Question

ASL1 T1U4 Agent Marker Quiz

Answer 1

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1. What is the purpose of an agent marker in American Sign Language (ASL)?

- The purpose of an agent marker in ASL is to indicate that the signer is performing the action of the verb.

2. How is an agent marker produced in ASL?
- An agent marker is produced by signing the designated handshape for the agent marker before the verb.

3. Give an example of an agent marker used in a sentence.
- For example, in the sentence "I wash my car," the agent marker would be the sign for "I" before the sign for "wash."

4. Can the agent marker be used with any verb?
- No, the agent marker is typically only used with certain verbs, particularly those that involve an action being performed by the signer.

5. What happens if the agent marker is not used?
- If the agent marker is not used, it may be unclear who is performing the action in the sentence. The importance of the agent marker lies in highlighting the subject of the sentence.