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Signing Naturally 11.6 Minidialogue — 3 Answers Free

The answers for Signing Naturally 11.6, Minidialogue 3 center around a conversation about a broken computer and the advice given to resolve the issue. Answers for Minidialogue 3

What happened?The woman's computer is broken or acting up (specifically, the screen is frozen or not responding).

What is the advice?The man advises her to restart the computer or "reboot" it.

What is the woman’s reaction?She is frustrated because she hasn't saved her work yet. Key Vocabulary & Signs

To better understand the dialogue, look for these specific signs:

COMPUTER: Circular movement of the "C" handshape on the forearm. BROKEN: The "strike" or "break" sign using two hands. signing naturally 11.6 minidialogue 3 answers

RESTART/REBOOT: Often signed as "START" again or using the "POWER" sign followed by "AGAIN."

SAVE: The "V" handshape tapping the back of the non-dominant hand.

How to Practice for Your Quiz or Test

If you need to write out the answers for your homework, follow this formula:

Q1: Person A asks Person B to drive his father to a doctor’s appointment at 2:00 PM.
Q2: Person B cannot because she has a class from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Q3: She offers to drive the father home from the appointment after 3:00 PM.
Q4: Person A agrees to that plan.

Pro tip: Always rewatch the signed video at least three times: The answers for Signing Naturally 11

  1. Once for gist (no stopping).
  2. Once for time markers and verbs.
  3. Once for facial grammar and role-shift.

Answer 2: Why can’t Person B do it?

This is the core of the conflict. Person B explains she has a class (often ASL class itself, ironically) or a work meeting at exactly that time.

The pivotal signs are:

Correct answer summary: Person B has a class from 2:00 to 3:00 PM and cannot leave.

Cultural Notes: Why This Dialogue Matters

In Deaf culture, directness is valued, but so is community support. Minidialogue 3 teaches a critical real-world skill: how to say no without burning a bridge.

Notice that Person B does not give an elaborate lie or vague excuse. She states her conflict clearly (a class), then immediately pivots to what she can do. This reflects the Deaf cultural preference for: Q1: Person A asks Person B to drive

  1. Clarity over ambiguity.
  2. Offer of alternative over flat refusal.
  3. Respect for schedules (both hers and Person A’s).

If you watch the DVD (or digital video) that accompanies Signing Naturally, pay close attention to the pace. The conversation is fast but rhythmic. Pausing between Person B’s "no" and her "but" would indicate hesitation; instead, she flows directly from obstacle to solution.

Mistake #1: Misreading the Relationship

Student Answer: "They are siblings." Why it's wrong: The sign for "sibling" uses "A" handshapes tapping together. The sign for "classmate" uses "C" handshapes. In fast signing, students confuse the two. Fix: Rewatch the video without sound. Focus only on the handshape of the first contact.

The Context of Unit 11.6: What Are You Learning?

Before diving into the specific answers, understand the pedagogical goal of 11.6. This unit focuses on:

  1. Making requests (asking someone to do something for you).
  2. Giving reasons or excuses (explaining why you cannot comply).
  3. Negotiating time or tasks (finding a middle ground).
  4. Using "if" clauses (conditional statements).

Minidialogue 3 specifically tests your ability to follow a conversation where Person A asks a favor, Person B declines with a legitimate obstacle, and Person A adjusts the request.