For cardinal numbers 6-9, the palm orientation faces which direction?

For cardinal numbers 6-9, the palm orientation faces which direction?

• A. Faces out
• B. Faces signer
• C. Faces toward the other hand
• D. Faces up

Answer: (A)

Counting beyond five uses an outward palm orientation for numbers six through nine. This means the palm is directed away from you toward the person you’re signing to. The sign keeps a similar handshape to five, but flipping the palm direction creates a distinct cue for these larger numbers, helping listeners distinguish 6–9 from the 1–5 signs. This outward orientation is the standard in most ASL instruction, though you may see slight regional variations. So, the palm should face outward.

Counting beyond five uses an outward palm orientation for numbers six through nine. This means the palm is directed away from you toward the person you’re signing to. The sign keeps a similar handshape to five, but flipping the palm direction creates a distinct cue for these larger numbers, helping listeners distinguish 6–9 from the 1–5 signs. This outward orientation is the standard in most ASL instruction, though you may see slight regional variations. So, the palm should face outward.