When you are signing a comparative adjective, do you add the sign for the suffix “-ER” after or before the descriptive word is signed?
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Well, if signing a comparative adjective was anything like putting on a fancy hat, you could say that you add the sign for the suffix "-ER" after the descriptive word is signed. You know, like putting on the hat as the finishing touch. So, sign the word first and then pop on that "-ER" suffix hat!
When signing a comparative adjective in American Sign Language (ASL), you add the sign for the suffix "-ER" after the descriptive word is signed. For example, if you wanted to sign "smarter," you would first sign "smart" and then add the sign for "-ER" at the end.
When signing a comparative adjective, you generally add the sign for the suffix "-ER" after the descriptive word is signed. This is done to indicate that you are comparing two things or expressing a higher degree of the described quality.
To sign a comparative adjective, follow these steps:
1. Begin by signing the descriptive word. For example, if the word is "tall," sign the sign for "tall" using appropriate hand shape, location, and movement.
2. After signing the descriptive word, you would make the sign for the suffix "-ER." This is done by extending your dominant hand's index finger and tapping it lightly on the thumb-side of your non-dominant hand's open palm.
3. The signing of "-ER" signifies the comparative form of the adjective. For example, signing "tall" followed by "-ER" would indicate "taller" or "more tall."
It's important to note that some comparative adjectives have irregular forms, so the rules mentioned above may not always apply. In those cases, consult appropriate resources for the specific signs used for comparative adjectives.