. To sign the word “ed,” make the letter “e” with your dominant hand and touch it to your non-dominant hand, which is held in a “d” shape.

To sign the word “functions,” use your dominant hand to create the letter “F” by placing your thumb between your index and middle fingers. Then, move your hand in a circular motion in front of your body. Finally, bring your…

To sign the word “maybe,” you would use both hands to make a “Y” shape with your index and middle fingers pointing outwards, then move your hands from side to side in a questioning motion.

To sign the word “ability,” use the dominant hand to make a flat hand shape and place it on the non-dominant palm. Then, move the dominant hand forward and slightly up as if showing something coming out of the palm.

To sign the word “maintenance,” use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing down, and then use a wiping motion with your other hand across the palm of your dominant hand.

To sign the word USB, use the fingerspelling alphabet to spell out each letter one by one: U-S-B.

To sign the word “character,” use the ASL handshape for the letter “C” and move it in a circular motion on your chest.

To sign the word “except,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it in front of your body. Then, open your fingers and move your hand slightly to the side, as if you are pushing something away from…

Sign the word “target” by first forming a fist with your dominant hand, then extending your index finger and aiming it forward as if pointing at a target.

To sign the word “background,” use both hands to form the letter “B” with your fingers and place them at the sides of your head, then move your hands backwards while keeping your fingers touching your head.