The American Sign Language Phrase Book (46 page)

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Authors: Lou Fant,Barbara Bernstein Fant,Betty Miller

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Last year the students protested.
 

I was on the picket line all morning.
 

I move we pass it.
 

I second the motion.
 

This sign is also used idiomatically to show that you agree with someone.

Did you receive a notification to appear in court?
 

Do you belong to the PTA?
 

There is no sign for "PTA," so fingerspell it at the beginning of the sentence before the sign JOIN.

He's on Social Security.
 

Fingerspell "S-S" to indicate "Social Security" at the beginning of the sentence before the sign PENSION.

She gets the Supplementary Salary Income.
 

Fingerspell "S-S-I" to indicate "Supplementary Salary Income" at the beginning of the sentence before the sign PENSION.

If you go to court, you should have a good lawyer.
 

Do not forget the questioning facial expression, since this is an "if" statement. It should occur with the sign GO TO.

16
Religion
 

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S
IGNS FOR VARIOUS
denominations differ considerably around the United States, so it is suggested that you make local inquiries about how specific denominations are signed in your area. Those that follow are fairly standard.

Are you a Christian?
 

Judaism is an old religion.
 

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