Decoding ASL Sentence Structure

The video tutorial introduces the basics of ASL sentence structure, focusing on topic-comment, rhetorical questions, yes/no questions, and wh-questions. It explains how ASL differs from English in sentence construction and provides examples for each type. The video also promotes a Skillshare course offering a free trial for learning ASL. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content and explore further learning opportunities.

What is the main focus of today's video?

• ASL vocabulary

• Basics of ASL sentence structure

• ASL history

• Advanced ASL grammar

In the topic-comment structure, what is the topic in the sentence 'I sleep in on the weekends'?

• I

• Weekends

• In

• Sleep

How do you indicate a negation in ASL sentence structure?

• Nod your head

• Shake your head

• Raise your eyebrows

• Lean forward

What is a closing signal in ASL?

• Raising your eyebrows

• Pointing back to yourself or someone else

• A sign indicating a negation

• A sign indicating a question

Which wh-word is commonly used as a bridge for 'because' in rhetorical questions?

• Who

• What

• Why

• How

What should you do with your eyebrows when asking a rhetorical question in ASL?

• Wiggle them

• Raise them

• Lower them

• Keep them neutral

When signing a yes/no question, what should you do with your body?

• Turn sideways

• Stand still

• Lean backward

• Lean forward

In a yes/no question, what should you do with your eyebrows?

• Keep them neutral

• Wiggle them

• Lower them

• Raise them

Where should the wh-word be placed in an ASL wh-question?

• Anywhere

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

What should you do with your eyebrows when asking a wh-question in ASL?

• Raise them

• Lower them

• Keep them neutral

• Wiggle them