ASL - English Grammar (Blue Book)

Question 1

How many methods are there for pluralizing nouns ?

Answer 1

8 methods

Question 2

What are the 8 Methods of the pluralization of nouns ?

Answer 2

• number
• quantifier
• cluster affix
• plural pronoun
• repetition
• plural noun
• CL
• FS nouns w/ /-s/

Question 3

3 examples of fingerspelled plurals that include /-s/.

Hint: #

Answer 3

• # HRS
• # BILLS
• # MILES

Question 4

What are the rules for when NOT to mouth a pronoun ?

Answer 4

• When repeated (He smart, HE)

- occurring after a Verb (Sick, I)

Question 5

When does ASL use #DID ?

Answer 5

To defend/ emphasize ones position.

Question 6

What are a few past tense verbs that are allowed in ASL ?

Answer 6

• Break/Broke
• Steal/Stole
• See/Saw
• Shoot/Shot
• Leave/Left
• Forget/Forgot

Question 7

For passive case of nouns, when does ASL keep the apostrophe ?

Answer 7

For Proper name / Restaurant name

Question 8

How does ASL use reflexive pronouns ?

Answer 8

Myself, yourself, themselves (mm: sef)

Question 9

How can a reflexive pronoun function as a verb ?

Answer 9

In replacement for “am”/“is”
(I myself doctor) I am a..
(Himself Hearing) He is..

Question 10

When do some signed adjectives move once ?

Answer 10

Adj. before the noun (Once)
Asj. After the noun (More than)

(Red Car / Car, RED)

Question 11

How are the comparative forms of adjectives used in ASL ?

Answer 11

• Gorilla largER THAN monkey
• Gorilla MORE LARGE THAN monkey
• For body size, gorilla BEAT monkey
• Gorilla (—T—, Left), Monkey (—T—, Right), LARGER, POINT (Left).

Question 12

What are 5 FULL directional verbs ?

Answer 12

• Ask
• Give
• Pay
• Show
• Tell

Question 13

What are some PARTIAL Directional Verbs ?

Answer 13

• Chat
• Come
• Defend
• Go
• Hug

Question 14

What are some verbs that can NOT be Directional ?

Answer 14

• Eat
• Drink
• Say
• Think
• Want

Question 15

How are active and passive voice used in English and ASL?

Answer 15

Passive: 
-Write BY (By is FS) 
-Make BY
-Build BY 
Active: 
-ASL students watch many DVDs. 
-ASL student watch many DVD.

Question 16

MM: /Fi^^sh/

Answer 16

Complete, Finish after long task,

Question 17

MM: /Fus/

Answer 17

PhD

Question 18

MM: /Ma-ma-ma/

Answer 18

Obsession w/ money / complain

Question 19

MM: /Pensive/

Answer 19

Expensive / pricey

Question 20

MM: /Po/

Answer 20

Burned out light

• expert
• disappointing
• stunning
• forgot
• knowledgeable
• spot (v)
• small
• zap (MV)

Question 21

How does one get the attention of/address a Deaf person?

Answer 21

By tapping them on the shoulder, waving your hand in their direction, etc.

Question 22

What is the most preferred pluralization method for deaf people?

Answer 22

Using numbers to be more specific.

Question 23

What is the general rule for ASL adjective placement?

Answer 23

Before/after a noun, both before and after a noun for emphasis.

Question 24

Are infinitives used in ASL?

Answer 24

No