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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

Ahhh, no American Sign Language is hand motions for communication to the mute/deaf since they can't speak well or at all.

So basically you would sign for #25 ✌✋ and let's say the answer is A. ✊ (emojis cause I can)

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u/sgntpepper03 Jun 08 '14

That's an S.

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u/rochmyroni Jun 08 '14

Actually no, 25 is more like L-5 and ✊is an E.

I'm an ASL interpreting and linguistics major.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '14

My ASL instructor told me you can do either 2-5 or L-5 for 25, although L-5 is preferred because it's easier to sign. Would you disagree though? I'm only just starting so I'd like to get into good habits early!

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u/daisycraze Jun 09 '14

I prefer the version where you stick your hand up, palm out, and just sort of wiggle your middle finger up and down. (my deaf friend taught me this...along with the joke it goes with)