A: Fist with the thumb resting along the side of the index finger, thumb pointing up
B: Flat hand, fingers straight up and together, thumb folded across the palm
C: Hand curved into the shape of the letter C
D: Index finger points up; the other fingers and thumb touch to make a small circle
E: Fingers bent down so the tips touch the thumb, like a small claw
F: Thumb and index finger touch in a circle; the other three fingers stand up and spread
G: Index finger and thumb point sideways, parallel, like a small pinch pointing to the side
H: Index and middle fingers extended together pointing sideways, thumb tucked in
I: Fist with the little finger pointing up
J: Make an I, then draw a J in the air with the little finger
K: Index and middle fingers up in a V with the thumb touching the middle finger
L: Index finger up and thumb out, making an L shape
M: Thumb tucked under the first three fingers, which are folded down over it
N: Thumb tucked under the first two fingers, which are folded down over it
O: All fingertips curve to touch the thumb, making an O shape
P: Like K, but the hand points down
Q: Like G, but the hand points down
R: Index and middle fingers crossed, pointing up
S: Fist with the thumb folded across the front of the fingers
T: Fist with the thumb tucked between the index and middle fingers
U: Index and middle fingers up and together, thumb holding the other fingers down
V: Index and middle fingers up and spread apart in a V
W: Index, middle and ring fingers up and spread, thumb holding the little finger
X: Index finger bent into a hook, other fingers in a fist
Y: Thumb and little finger stick out, other fingers folded
Z: Index finger draws the letter Z in the air

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