To sign the word forms, you will use the appropriate hand shapes and movements to represent each letter or sound in the word. This can vary depending on the sign language you are using. Practice and familiarity with the language…

“To sign Chicago, make a C shape with your dominant hand and trace the shape of a city skyline from left to right in front of your chest.”

To sign the word “ratings,” use the ASL sign for “rate” by forming the letter “R” with both hands and then bringing them together.

To sign the word “hold,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it in front of your chest, then use your other hand to hold onto the wrist of your fist.

To sign the word “deal,” make a fist with your dominant hand and then extend your index and middle fingers to form a “D” shape. Tap these fingers against your forehead or chin, depending on your preferred sign language.

To sign the word “medicine,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it in front of your chest. Then, twist your wrist back and forth twice while keeping your hand in a fist. This sign represents the idea…

To sign the word “maps,” use both hands to make a flat shape with your palms facing down and fingers spread out. Then, starting at your chest, move your hands outwards in a diagonal motion, as if you are tracing…

To sign the word “hill,” make a small fist with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant palm, then move your hand upwards in a climbing motion.

To sign the word “operating,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant palm. Then, twist your fist back and forth as if you are turning a knob.

“To sign the word physical, use your dominant hand to form a “P” shape and place it on your non-dominant hand, which is held flat with the palm facing up.”