Which of the following is not an acceptable initialized sign
A. NIECE
B. NEPHEW
C. COUSIN
D. FATHER
D. FATHER
Well, Daddy-o, the answer you're looking for is D. FATHER. Why? Because the rest of those options are a bunch of cool relatives, but a father isn't typically initialized in sign language. So, if you're trying to impress your ASL pals, keep that in mind and go with something like "D-A-D" instead. Keep it groovy!
The correct answer is D. FATHER.
The correct answer is D. FATHER.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand what an "initialized sign" means in the context of American Sign Language (ASL). In ASL, initialized signs are signs that are derived from the fingerspelling of a word. They usually start with the handshape of a letter that corresponds to the first letter of the word being signed.
In this case, we are looking for a word that cannot be initialized in ASL. Let's examine the options:
A. NIECE: The letter 'N' can be represented by the handshape, where the thumb is tucked in and the fingers are extended. So, NIECE can be initialized and is an acceptable initialized sign in ASL.
B. NEPHEW: Similarly, the letter 'N' can be represented and the whole word can be spelled with the appropriate handshape, so NEPHEW can also be initialized and is an acceptable initialized sign in ASL.
C. COUSIN: The letter 'C' can be represented by a different handshape, where the index finger is extended straight up. So, COUSIN can be initialized and is an acceptable initialized sign in ASL.
D. FATHER: The initial 'F' sound in FATHER does not have a corresponding handshape in ASL fingerspelling. As a result, FATHER cannot be initialized as a sign in ASL.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. FATHER.