Before you copy a list of answers from a random website, let’s take a step back. This article will explain what 9.14 covers, why students struggle with it, and how to find the correct answers through comprehension rather than shortcuts.
In most editions of the curriculum (specifically the DawnSignPress curriculum used in college ASL programs), 9.14 presents a series of scenarios. You are usually shown a picture or a short video prompt (in the DVD/online portal) of a person asking a favor. Your job is to produce a grammatically correct ASL response that answers two questions:
Here is why:
: This unit might focus on conversational skills, including how to maintain eye contact, use appropriate turn-taking, and incorporate facial expressions and body language into your signing.
Friend asks you to go to the movies, but you haven't finished a work report. Answer Gloss: WORK REPORT NOT FINISH. MOVIE CAN'T. NMM: Furrowed brows on "WORK REPORT," headshake on "CAN'T." signing naturally 9.14 answers
The exercise is difficult because it requires spontaneous, culturally appropriate responses. In English, you might just say, "No, I'm busy." In ASL, you must establish the time, the conflict, and use the correct negation headshake while signing the reason.
The driver pulled over and picked him up. The hitchhiker wanted to go all the way to . Since the hitchhiker was hearing and the driver was Deaf, they used a pen and notepad to pass notes back and forth, as well as simple gestures, to communicate during the trip. Before you copy a list of answers from
: Use online resources, ASL classes, or practice with a partner. Regular practice helps reinforce what you've learned.
If you find a PDF or a blog post that simply lists: You are usually shown a picture or a