To sign *twenty-four*, hold up your dominant hand in an 'L' handshape (index finger pointing up, thumb pointing to the side) with your palm facing forward. Then, smoothly change your hand into a '4' handshape by extending your middle, ring, and pinky fingers while tucking your thumb across your palm. Keep your hand in the same location as you transition between the two shapes.
Sign 'age' by pulling your index finger down from your chin, then smoothly sign 'twenty-four' by transitioning from the 'L' handshape to the '4' handshape.
After signing 'day' and 'have', sign 'twenty-four' before signing 'hour' to indicate the quantity.
Sign 'my', 'house', and 'number', followed by 'twenty-four'. Keep your hand steady and clearly show the transition from the 'L' to the '4'.
Sign 'age' by pulling your index finger down from your chin, then smoothly sign 'twenty-four' by transitioning from the 'L' handshape to the '4' handshape.
After signing 'day' and 'have', sign 'twenty-four' before signing 'hour' to indicate the quantity.
Sign 'my', 'house', and 'number', followed by 'twenty-four'. Keep your hand steady and clearly show the transition from the 'L' to the '4'.
In ASL, the numbers 21 through 29 use the 'L' handshape as the base for the '2'. This evolved naturally because it is much easier and faster to transition from an 'L' into the other digits than it is to transition from a standard '2' (V-handshape).
Your palm should face outward, away from your body, for both the 'L' handshape and the '4' handshape. Do not twist your wrist during the transition.
No, you should keep your hand in the exact same location. The only thing that should move are your fingers as they change from the 'L' shape to the '4' shape.
