American Sign Language: "negative / minus / con / assignment / grade" negative / minus / con / assignment / grade This sign typically means "minus" or "negative" or a bad feature. But, it can also mean "assignment" or "grade." The "grade" version is certainly using a "G" handshape. But the distinction between an "index finger" handshape and a "G" handshape at this angle is no big deal. The difference between "minus" and "grade" can be as subtle (literally) as a quarter inch bend in the knuckle of the thumb. Your best bet is to pay attention to the context in which this sign appears (as well as the movement) and use the clues altogether to figure out what is meant. NEGATIVE / MINUS / CON / ASSIGNMENT / GRADE: Also see: MINUS / subtract / take away You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy Dr. Bill's "Superdisk." Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! CHECK IT OUT > Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >

American Sign Language: "negative / minus / con / assignment / grade"

negative / minus / con / assignment / grade

This sign typically means "minus" or "negative" or a bad feature. But, it can also mean "assignment" or "grade." The "grade" version is certainly using a "G" handshape. But the distinction between an "index finger" handshape and a "G" handshape at this angle is no big deal. The difference between "minus" and "grade" can be as subtle (literally) as a quarter inch bend in the knuckle of the thumb. Your best bet is to pay attention to the context in which this sign appears (as well as the movement) and use the clues altogether to figure out what is meant.

NEGATIVE / MINUS / CON / ASSIGNMENT / GRADE:

Also see: MINUS / subtract / take away

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy Dr. Bill's "Superdisk."

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! CHECK IT OUT >

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >