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

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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

• I

• Weekends

• In

• Sleep

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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

• Keep them neutral

• Wiggle them

• Lower them

• Raise them

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

• Anywhere

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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

• Raise them

• Lower them

• Keep them neutral

• Wiggle them