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ASL Quiz: Check Your Sign Language Skills

Quick, free sign language test-instant results and tips to improve.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Craig StanleyUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This ASL quiz helps you check your American Sign Language skills, from basic signs to grammar and facial cues. Answer quick questions, see your score instantly, and spot what to practice next. If you enjoy language challenges, try our phonetic alphabet quiz, explore letters with the arabic alphabet quiz, or build word power with a vocabulary quiz.

Which parameter of ASL refers to where on the body or in space a sign is produced?
Handshape
Location
Movement
Palm orientation
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In ASL, yes-no questions are typically signed with raised eyebrows and a forward lean.
True
False
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Which of the following is a non-manual marker used for WH-questions in ASL?
Raised eyebrows
Lowered eyebrows with head tilt
Neutral face
Tightly closed eyes
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ASL generally follows which sentence structure for statements?
Time-Topic-Comment
Verb-Subject-Object only
Object-Subject-Verb only
Subject-Verb-Object only
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The dominant hand is the hand that moves in most one-handed signs for right-handed signers.
False
True
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The Rule of 9 in ASL allows number incorporation up to which number for certain time-related signs?
5
12
9
7
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Directional verbs like GIVE can show subject and object by moving from signer to addressee.
False
True
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Which is the best sign order to express: "I went to the store yesterday" in ASL?
GO I STORE YESTERDAY
YESTERDAY STORE I GO
STORE I WENT YESTERDAY
I YESTERDAY GO STORE
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ASL and British Sign Language share the same manual alphabet.
True
False
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Which classifier would best represent a flat object like a sheet of paper?
CL:5
CL:B
CL:3
CL:1
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Which strategy best shows repeated or durative aspect in ASL?
Use a small repeated circular or reduplicated movement
Change palm orientation only
Move the sign higher in space
Make the sign once, larger
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ASL pronouns are produced by pointing to established locations in signing space (indexing).
False
True
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Which best describes the symmetry/alternation rule for two-handed signs?
Both hands always move with different handshapes
Dominant hand never moves in two-handed signs
Non-dominant hand can mirror any shape freely
If both hands move, they use the same handshape and move symmetrically
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Initialized signs always indicate English influence and are avoided in ASL.
False
True
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Which pair is a minimal pair differing primarily in location?
SIT vs. CHAIR
MOTHER vs. FATHER
KNOW vs. THINK
LIKE vs. WANT
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Which best describes how spatial agreement works with the verb GIVE?
Move from subject locus to object locus
Circle between loci before ending neutral
Hold at neutral space without movement
Move from the object locus to the subject locus
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ASL and English share the same syntax; only the modality differs.
False
True
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Which best describes distributive quantification (each) with a verb like GIVE-ME?
Add the sign ALL before the verb
Repeated small movements to multiple distinct loci
Change handshape from S to A
Large single movement to a group locus
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In ASL narratives, maintaining consistent spatial loci for referents is optional and rarely tracked.
False
True
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Which sequence correctly expresses ordinal numbers 1st-5th in ASL?
Fingerspell S-T at the end of each number
Sweep the number from left to right
Add a downward twist to the cardinal number near the palm-in position
Tap the number twice at the shoulder
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Study Outcomes

  1. Assess your ASL fingerspelling skills -

    Use interactive questions to evaluate your fingerspelling accuracy and speed on this free ASL test, gaining immediate insight into letter recognition.

  2. Recognize essential sign language vocabulary -

    Test your recall of common American Sign Language signs for everyday words and phrases through engaging quiz prompts.

  3. Apply ASL grammatical structures -

    Demonstrate understanding of non-manual signals, sentence order, and directional verbs within the sign language quiz format.

  4. Interpret contextual signing scenarios -

    Translate brief video or image prompts into accurate signs to enhance real-world ASL comprehension and fluency.

  5. Evaluate your overall ASL proficiency -

    Receive instant feedback on your performance in fingerspelling, vocabulary, and grammar to gauge your current skill level.

  6. Identify targeted improvement areas -

    Pinpoint specific concepts to revisit and track your progress to prepare for future American Sign Language tests.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Fingerspelling Fluency -

    Master the ASL alphabet by practicing 5 - 10 flashcards daily, focusing on smooth letter transitions to improve speed and accuracy. Use the "hook J" mnemonic - visualize drawing a fishing hook - to remember the J motion instantly. Consistent drills boost confidence and reduce errors on your next ASL test (source: Gallaudet University).

  2. Thematic Vocabulary Sets -

    Group related signs into topics like "Family," "Daily Routines," or "Food & Drink" to leverage chunking for better retention. Create a mini "memory palace" by assigning each theme to a room in your home and mentally walking through it as you review. This approach accelerates recall during an ASL quiz and builds practical conversational skills (source: ASL University).

  3. ASL Grammar & Structure -

    Understand the Topic-Comment structure - state the topic first (e.g., "COFFEE") then comment ("I LIKE") - rather than strict English SVO order. Practice forming yes/no questions by raising your eyebrows and tilting your head forward, and wh-questions by furrowing your brows. Mastery of these patterns ensures clear, natural sentences on every American Sign Language test (source: NTID).

  4. Non-Manual Signals -

    Facial expressions, head tilts, and mouth morphemes are vital grammar markers in ASL. For yes/no questions, raise both eyebrows; for negation, shake your head while signing "NOT." Integrating non-manual signals makes your signing more precise and will score you higher on any sign language quiz (source: ASL University).

  5. Deaf Culture & Context -

    Familiarize yourself with Deaf etiquette - such as maintaining eye contact, using appropriate attention-getting methods, and avoiding Signed Exact English (SEE). Recognizing cultural norms shows respect and enhances comprehension during real conversations. Cultural competence not only enriches your signing but also earns you extra points on an American Sign Language quiz (source: Gallaudet University).

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