VCE Auslan Practice Questions - VCE Auslan External Assessment Exam - VCE Auslan Practice Questions

Question 1

What are the five core parameters used to define and analyze any sign in Auslan linguistics?

Handshape, Orientation, Location, Movement, and Non-Manual Features (HOLM + NMF) Handshape, Height, Speed, Duration, and Facial Expression Orientation, Proximity, Rhythm, Gesture, and Finger Symmetry Handshape, Finger Count, Contact Point, Posture, and Body Angle

Correct Answer:

Handshape, Orientation, Location, Movement, and Non-Manual Features (HOLM + NMF)

Question 2

In Auslan, two signs that differ by only a single phonological parameter are known as minimal pairs. Which pair of signs demonstrates a contrast based ONLY on Handshape?

MOTHER and FATHER COLD and WINTER SUMMER and HOT GOOD and BAD

Correct Answer:

MOTHER and FATHER

Question 3

Which aspect of a sign is being described when noting that the palm faces directly towards the signer's chest during execution?

Orientation Location Handshape Movement

Correct Answer:

Orientation

Question 4

What is the primary boundary of neutral signing space in standard Auslan discourse?

From just above the head to the waist, extending laterally to slightly beyond the shoulders From the top of the head to the knees, extending to arms' full width Strictly within a 10cm radius around the chest From the forehead to the chin without extending beyond the torso

Correct Answer:

From just above the head to the waist, extending laterally to slightly beyond the shoulders

Question 5

In Auslan phonology, how does an 'internal movement' differ from a 'path movement'?

Internal movement involves changes within the hand (e.g. finger wiggling or handshape change), while path movement involves moving the whole hand from one location to another Internal movement is performed only on the body, while path movement occurs in neutral space Internal movement requires non-manual features, while path movement does not Internal movement is always two-handed, while path movement is always one-handed

Correct Answer:

Internal movement involves changes within the hand (e.g. finger wiggling or handshape change), while path movement involves moving the whole hand from one location to another

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