ASL Instructor Linguistics & Grammar

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

ASL follows a topic-comment structure

Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an ASL linguistic parameter?

Accepted Answer

Tone of voice

Answer

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

Question 3

What is the role of facial expressions in ASL grammar?

Accepted Answer

They function as grammatical markers

Answer

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

Question 4

How does ASL indicate verb tense?

Accepted Answer

By using time indicators at the start of a sentence

Answer

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

Question 5

What does ASL primarily rely on for meaning?

Accepted Answer

Hand movements, facial expressions, and body language

Answer

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

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