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🤟 How to sign
To sign "QUESTION" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "X" handshape and draw a question mark shape in the air, starting with a curved line and ending with a dot motion.
📖 Word definition
A sentence or phrase that seeks to obtain information, test knowledge, or prompt a response from someone.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "X" handshape (index finger bent at knuckle, forming hook).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at upper chest level, slightly to your dominant side.
- Movement: Draw a question mark shape - curved line downward, then straight down, pause and dot.
- Path: Smooth curved motion followed by straight line, ending with small downward tap.
- Hand Orientation: Index finger tip faces forward throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Raised eyebrows and slightly tilted head showing questioning attitude.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "X" shape, not pointing index finger or "1" handshape.
❌ Missing the dot: Always end with the small downward tap for the question mark dot.
❌ Too large movement: Keep the question mark shape compact and controlled.
❌ Flat facial expression: Show questioning expression with raised eyebrows.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I have a question."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "have" (bring fingertips to chest) → sign "question" (X hand draws question mark).
"Can I ask you a question?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "I" → sign "ask" (hands come together) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "question".
"That's a good question."
How to sign: Sign "that" (point to side) → sign "good" (flat hand from mouth outward) → sign "question" (X hand question mark shape).