Which occupation's sign is 'Math' plus an agent?

Which occupation's sign is 'Math' plus an agent?

• A. Dentist
• B. Optometrist
• C. Electrician
• D. Mathematician

Answer: (D)

In ASL, many profession signs are built by taking the concept of the field and adding an agent sign to indicate a person who does that work. Here, the field concept is math. When you add the agent element after the math sign, you get the sign for a person who works with mathematics—a mathematician. The math idea stays central, and the agent tail signals “a person who does this.” That’s why this combination specifically points to mathematician. The other options don’t fit this pattern. A dentist sign centers on teeth or dental work, not math. An optometrist sign centers on eyes and vision with a doctor element, not math. An electrician sign centers on electricity with an agent, again not math.

In ASL, many profession signs are built by taking the concept of the field and adding an agent sign to indicate a person who does that work. Here, the field concept is math. When you add the agent element after the math sign, you get the sign for a person who works with mathematics—a mathematician. The math idea stays central, and the agent tail signals “a person who does this.” That’s why this combination specifically points to mathematician.

The other options don’t fit this pattern. A dentist sign centers on teeth or dental work, not math. An optometrist sign centers on eyes and vision with a doctor element, not math. An electrician sign centers on electricity with an agent, again not math.