ASL Grammar Flashcard

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What should your eyebrows do when asking a 'WH' word question in ASL?

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Go down.

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What is topicalization in ASL?

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Using an object as the topic with specific facial expressions.

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Which sentence uses topicalization?

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MONEY she-GIVE-me.

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What is NOT typically used in ASL?

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State of being verbs.

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How many parameters do signs have in ASL?

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5 (five).

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What is the basic word order in ASL?

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Subject-Verb-Object order.

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What role do facial expressions play in ASL?

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They convey meaning and emotion.

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What is a 'WH' word in ASL?

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Words like who, what, where, when, why.

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How do you indicate a question in ASL?

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By raising your eyebrows for yes/no questions and lowering them for 'WH' questions.

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What is the purpose of topicalization in ASL?

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To emphasize the topic of the sentence.