by alex
The ASL Alphabet is a fascinating and essential part of American Sign Language, enabling communication through hand shapes and movements. This quiz will challenge your ability to recognize and understand the ASL alphabet, helping you to enhance your signing skills and deepen your appreciation for this beautiful language. Good luck, and have fun!
ASL Alphabet Quiz Questions Overview
1. What hand shape is used for the letter ‘A’ in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb tucked in
Open hand with fingers spread
2. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the thumb touching the tips of the fingers?
B
C
O
Q
3. How is the letter ‘B’ signed in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Flat hand with fingers together and thumb across the palm
Flat hand with fingers together and thumb extended
Open hand with fingers spread
4. Which letter is represented by a ‘C’ shape in ASL?
A
C
G
T
5. What is the hand shape for the letter ‘D’ in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Index finger pointing up with thumb touching middle finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Open hand with fingers spread
6. How is the letter ‘E’ signed in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Flat hand with fingers together
Fingers bent at the knuckles with thumb touching the tips
Open hand with fingers spread
7. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the thumb and index finger forming a circle, and the other fingers extended?
F
G
P
Q
8. What hand shape is used for the letter ‘G’ in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Index finger and thumb extended, parallel to each other
Flat hand with fingers together
Open hand with fingers spread
9. How is the letter ‘H’ signed in ASL?
Index and middle fingers extended and together, thumb tucked in
Index finger pointing up with thumb touching middle finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Open hand with fingers spread
10. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the pinky finger extended and the other fingers folded down?
I
J
L
R
11. What is the hand shape for the letter ‘J’ in ASL?
Pinky finger extended and drawing a ‘J’ shape in the air
Index finger pointing up with thumb touching middle finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Open hand with fingers spread
12. How is the letter ‘K’ signed in ASL?
Index and middle fingers extended and apart, thumb touching the base of the middle finger
Index finger pointing up with thumb touching middle finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Open hand with fingers spread
13. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the thumb and index finger forming an ‘L’ shape?
L
M
N
P
14. What hand shape is used for the letter ‘M’ in ASL?
Thumb tucked under three fingers
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
15. How is the letter ‘N’ signed in ASL?
Thumb tucked under two fingers
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
16. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the index and middle fingers crossed?
P
Q
R
S
17. What is the hand shape for the letter ‘S’ in ASL?
Fist with thumb on the side
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb tucked in
Open hand with fingers spread
18. How is the letter ‘T’ signed in ASL?
Thumb tucked under the index finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
19. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the index and middle fingers extended and together, and the thumb extended?
U
V
W
X
20. What hand shape is used for the letter ‘V’ in ASL?
Index and middle fingers extended and apart
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
21. How is the letter ‘W’ signed in ASL?
Index, middle, and ring fingers extended and apart
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
22. Which letter in ASL is represented by a hand shape with the index finger bent at the knuckle?
X
Y
Z
A
23. What is the hand shape for the letter ‘Y’ in ASL?
Thumb and pinky finger extended, other fingers folded down
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
24. How is the letter ‘Z’ signed in ASL?
Drawing a ‘Z’ shape in the air with the index finger
Flat hand with fingers together
Fist with thumb on the side
Open hand with fingers spread
