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List the three types of questions in ASL and the associated NMS?

1) Multiple Choice Questions
2) True or False Questions
3) Fill in the Blank Questions

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In ASL, there are three types of questions: yes/no questions, wh-questions, and rhetorical questions. The related Non-Manual Signals include eyebrow and head movements, as well as holding the last sign longer for effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The three types of questions in American Sign Language (ASL) are yes/no questions, wh-questions (who, what, when, where, why, how), and rh-question (rhetorical questions). The associated Non-Manual Signals (NMS) for each are as follows:

  • Yes/No Questions: Eyebrows up, head forward, last sign held slightly longer
  • WH-Questions: Eyebrows down, head slightly tilted forward, furrowed brow, hold last sign
  • RH-Questions: Eyebrows raised with a backward head tilt, sometimes with the body leaning forward slightly to indicate that an explanation will follow

These NMS are crucial for conveying the correct meaning in ASL and must accompany the appropriate signs to form coherent questions.

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