ASL - English Grammar (Blue Book) Flashcards
How many methods are there for pluralizing nouns ?
8 methods
What are the 8 Methods of the pluralization of nouns ?
- number
- quantifier
- cluster affix
- plural pronoun
- repetition
- plural noun
- CL
- FS nouns w/ /-s/
3 examples of fingerspelled plurals that include /-s/.
Hint: #
- # HRS
- # BILLS
- # MILES
What are the rules for when NOT to mouth a pronoun ?
- When repeated (He smart, HE)
- occurring after a Verb (Sick, I)
When does ASL use #DID ?
To defend/ emphasize ones position.
What are a few past tense verbs that are allowed in ASL ?
- Break/Broke
- Steal/Stole
- See/Saw
- Shoot/Shot
- Leave/Left
- Forget/Forgot
For passive case of nouns, when does ASL keep the apostrophe ?
For Proper name / Restaurant name
How does ASL use reflexive pronouns ?
Myself, yourself, themselves (mm: sef)
How can a reflexive pronoun function as a verb ?
In replacement for “am”/“is”
(I myself doctor) I am a..
(Himself Hearing) He is..
When do some signed adjectives move once ?
Adj. before the noun (Once)
Asj. After the noun (More than)
(Red Car / Car, RED)
How are the comparative forms of adjectives used in ASL ?
- Gorilla largER THAN monkey
- Gorilla MORE LARGE THAN monkey
- For body size, gorilla BEAT monkey
- Gorilla (—T—, Left), Monkey (—T—, Right), LARGER, POINT (Left).
What are 5 FULL directional verbs ?
- Ask
- Give
- Pay
- Show
- Tell
What are some PARTIAL Directional Verbs ?
- Chat
- Come
- Defend
- Go
- Hug
What are some verbs that can NOT be Directional ?
- Eat
- Drink
- Say
- Think
- Want
How are active and passive voice used in English and ASL?
Passive: -Write BY (By is FS) -Make BY -Build BY Active: -ASL students watch many DVDs. -ASL student watch many DVD.
MM: /Fi^^sh/
Complete, Finish after long task,
MM: /Fus/
PhD
MM: /Ma-ma-ma/
Obsession w/ money / complain
MM: /Pensive/
Expensive / pricey
MM: /Po/
Burned out light
- expert
- disappointing
- stunning
- forgot
- knowledgeable
- spot (v)
- small
- zap (MV)
How does one get the attention of/address a Deaf person?
By tapping them on the shoulder, waving your hand in their direction, etc.
What is the most preferred pluralization method for deaf people?
Using numbers to be more specific.
What is the general rule for ASL adjective placement?
Before/after a noun, both before and after a noun for emphasis.
Are infinitives used in ASL?
No
