How to sign “Questions” in ASL

Everyday Life

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Questions” instead

Step by step

  1. Hold up the index finger of your dominant hand, other fingers tucked.
  2. Raise it in front of your chest, palm facing sideways.
  3. Draw a question mark in the air: curve down, then finish with a quick X-hook dot.
  4. Keep the curve and the dot in one smooth flowing motion.
  5. Pair it with raised eyebrows and a slight forward lean — the classic questioning face.

Practice tip

Plural of “Question” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.

Fingerspell “Questions”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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