Non-Manual Grammatical Signals (NMGS) ASL is a visual language and this fact impacts the grammar of...
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Non-Manual Non-Manual Grammatical Signals Grammatical Signals (NMGS) (NMGS) ASL is a visual language and this fact impacts the grammar of ASL. Grammar consists of how sentences are put together to create meaning. ASL uses unique markers, called Non-Manual Grammatical Signals (NMGS) to give meaning to some of its sentences. These are a very important part of ASL grammar. They are usually facial expressions and head/body movements that are a REQUIRED part of the sentence. That’s why it is so important to watch the signer’s face (not his/her hands) when you are in a conversations.
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Non-Manual Non-Manual Grammatical SignalsGrammatical Signals
(NMGS)(NMGS)ASL is a visual language and this fact
impacts the grammar of ASL. Grammar consists of how sentences are put together to create meaning. ASL uses unique markers, called Non-Manual Grammatical Signals (NMGS) to give meaning to some of its sentences.
These are a very important part of ASL grammar. They are usually facial expressions and head/body movements that are a REQUIRED part of the sentence. That’s why it is so important to watch the signer’s face (not his/her hands) when you are in a conversations.
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
You’ll need to recognize these
NMGSand use them
until they are in your gut!
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Yes/No questions
Example:
Eng: Are you hungry? q
ASL: HUNGRY YOU
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1. Raise eyebrows2. Lean head forward3. Hold last sign in sentence
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence TypesWh- questionsWHO WHEN WHAT WHERE WHY WHICH HOW HOW MUCH/MANY
Example:
Eng: Who is hungry? whq ASL: HUNGRY WHO
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Lower eyebrows2.Tilt head slightly forward3.Hold last sign in sentence4.Wh word needs to be at the end of the question.
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Negative
#NO NOT NONE
Example:
Eng: No, I’m not hungry.
neg ASL: #NO, ME HUNGRY NOT
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Shake head no
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Confirming
Example:
Eng: Yes, I’m hungry.
nod ASL: YES, ME HUNGRY
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Nod head
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Asserting
Example:
Eng: Oh, yes, I’m hungry.
nod++ ASL: YES, HUNGRY ME
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Repeated, rapid head nod
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Surprise
Example:
Eng: You’re hungry!
surp ASL: HUNGRY YOU
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Eyebrows up2.Mouth open
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Doubt
Example:
Eng: You’re hungry?!
doubt ASL: HUNGRY YOU
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.Eyebrows down2.Chin tilt down
ASL Sentence TypesASL Sentence Types
Declarative
Example:
Eng: I’m hungry.
ASL: HUNGRY ME
*NMGS = Non-Manual Grammatical Signals
NMGS:1.none
