American Sign Language (ASL) 1B Practice Exam 2026 - Free ASL Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Which negation-related statement is TRUE?

Negation signs require only hand movement; facial expressions are optional.

A negation is shown by raising eyebrows alone.

A negation is implied by slower signing.

A negation sign or head shake requires corresponding facial expression near the verb.

Negation in ASL is shown through a mix of manual signs and nonmanual markers like facial expressions and head movements. When you use a negation sign or a head shake, you must pair it with a matching facial expression placed near the verb to make the negation clear and correctly scoped to the action. This combination is what communicates that the statement is being denied or negated, rather than just adding a separate sign. Relying on the hand sign alone can lead to misunderstandings, because the facial cue carries the essential negation meaning. Slowing down the signing doesn’t by itself create negation, and facial expressions aren’t optional—their presence with the negation sign or head shake is what makes the negation accurate.