Question Forms in BSL QUESTION FORMS IN BSL By Gary L Taylor

Question Forms Raised eye brows is a common question form where a yes or a no response is likely. Example: Me go? Or….. I’m going? QUESTION FORMS

Question Forms Furrowed eyebrows is another question form which usually has at the end of the phrase who or other ‘wh’ questions such as what, when, where, why or which and also applies to how. Example: Going, who? QUESTION FORMS

Question Forms The example here is showing the sign for well. Shown here with raised eyebrows now becomes; how are you? QUESTION FORMS

Question Forms In response the same sign well, is used but together with a nod to show affirmation and now becomes; yes, I’m well. Similarly a head shake will indicate a negative response; no, I’m not well. QUESTION FORMS

Question Forms In British Sign Language (BSL) facial expression alone can change a sign or statement into a question by simply using raised or furrowed eyebrows.

Question Forms Thank you for listening. I hope you find the hand outs helpful. Any questions. Please ask Tutor or visit www.deafsolutions3.webs.com I hope you find the hand outs helpful