Signing Naturally Unit 6.16 Answers May 2026

| Exercise Type | What to Do | |---------------|-------------| | Fingerspelling check | Write down the letters you see, then check against a picture. | | Matching description to picture | Note the classifier, location, and orientation first. | | Sentence translations | Break ASL gloss into English word order (Topic-Comment). | | Create your own location description | Practice with real objects on your desk – sign where each is. |

ASL Gloss: BOOK LCL-B (put on table) TABLE THERE LCL-B (book flat)
English meaning: The book is on the table. Signing Naturally Unit 6.16 Answers

Wrong answer trap: Some pictures show the book under or next to the table – watch the classifier’s final resting position. | Exercise Type | What to Do |

One common trap in Unit 6.16 is misordering the events. The correct sequence is almost always: ASL Gloss: BOOK LCL-B (put on table) TABLE

Answer to common worksheet question #4: The driver does not apologize. The narrative’s point is injustice.

If your worksheet asks, "What facial expression does the narrator use when describing the splash?" the answer is not a word; it is a description. The correct response to write is: "The narrator uses a 'surprised' expression (eyes wide, eyebrows raised, mouth open) combined with a head jerk backward."

This is the #1 reason students fail 6.6—they focus on handshapes and ignore NMMs.