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Temporal Aspect. American Sign Language III. Temporal Aspect. Inflection for frequency or duration of action . Example: if you are complaining about an ailment that has been going on for awhile. Types of Temporal Aspects. Uninflected Recurring Inflection Continuous Inflection.
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Temporal Aspect American Sign Language III
Temporal Aspect • Inflection for frequency or duration of action. • Example: if you are complaining about an ailment that has been going on for awhile.
Types of Temporal Aspects • Uninflected • Recurring Inflection • Continuous Inflection
Uninflected • If the activity or situation has occurred only once. • Use the basic form of the verb with its basic movement.
Uninflected • Write 4 of your own sentences in ASL format using uninflected verbs
Recurring Inflection • If the activity or situation occurs frequently or regularly. • Everyday, Every Monday, Every Month, Every Week, Every year, etc.. • Use the basic form of the verb with several repetitions.
Recurring Inflection • Write 4 sentences using recurring inflection. Write sentences in ASL and include words like • Everyday, Every Monday, Every Month, Every Week, Every year, etc.. • You will be repeating the verb so put a +++ sign after the verb to remind yourself to sign the verb multiple times.
Continuous Inflection • If the activity or situation has occurred continuously with little interruption. • All hour, all day, all week, all morning, etc.. • Use the basic form of the verb with a repeated circular movement.
Continuous Inflection • Write 4 sentences with continuous inflection. Use ASL format and grammar use words like; • All hour, all day, all week, all morning, etc.. • You can draw a few circles after the verb to help you remember to sign the verb in a circular motion.
Now sign your sentences with a partner. Don’t sign them in any particular order and see if they can distinguish between the different types of verb forms