When is fingerspelling used in American Sign Language (ASL)?

A When there is no sign for a particular word.
B When the signer has not learned to read or write a spoken language.
C When the signer does not want to take the time to use the ASL signs for a word.
D Fingerspelling is used all the time since it is the primary way to communicate in ASL.
E Fingerspelling is never used in ASL.


A

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