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Instructor Linguistics & Grammar Flashcards

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  1. What is a key feature of ASL grammar that differs from English?

    Answer: ASL follows a topic-comment structure

    ASL uses topic-comment structure, meaning the topic is established first, followed by a comment or description.

  2. Which of the following is NOT an ASL linguistic parameter?

    Answer: Tone of voice

    The five main linguistic parameters of ASL are handshape, movement, location, palm orientation, and non-manual markers.

  3. What is the role of facial expressions in ASL grammar?

    Answer: They function as grammatical markers

    Facial expressions serve as grammatical markers in ASL, indicating tone, questions, or sentence structure.

  4. How does ASL indicate verb tense?

    Answer: By using time indicators at the start of a sentence

    ASL uses time indicators at the beginning of a sentence rather than verb conjugation to express past, present, and future tenses.

  5. What does ASL primarily rely on for meaning?

    Answer: Hand movements, facial expressions, and body language

    ASL conveys meaning through a combination of signs, facial expressions, and body movements, making it a rich and visual language.

  6. What is the role of non-manual markers (NMM) in ASL?

    Answer: They provide grammatical meaning and context

    Non-manual markers, such as head tilts, brow movement, and mouth shapes, add grammatical meaning to ASL sentences.

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