Hi, I am having problems with the structures of sentences in sign language. Can you please put each of these sentences in sign language sentence structure?
What will the weather be like today?
The sun will be out, and it will be windy.
I thought it was going to rain.
It is going to rain tommorow on Thursday.
Will it be cloudy outside?
No but is is going to be hot outside.
There might be a thunderstorm tomorrow.
Thank You SO Much! :)
English: What will the weather be like today?
ASL: TODAY WEATHER LIKE WHAT?
English: The sun will be out and it will be windy.
ASL: WILL SUNSHINE (shoulder shift) WIND.
English: I thought it was going to rain.
ASL: ME THINK SHOULD RAIN
English: It is going to rain tomorrow on Thursday.
ASL: TOMORROW THURSDAY WILL RAIN
English: Will it be cloudy outside?
ASL: WILL CLOUDY OUTSIDE HUH?
English: No, but it is going to be hot outside.
ASL: NO BUT WILL HOT OUTSIDE
English: There might be a thunderstorm tomorrow.
ASL: TOMORROW MAYBE THUNDER STORM
As an AI text-based model, I am unable to provide visual demonstrations of sign language sentence structure. However, I can certainly explain how to structure sentences in sign language, and you can consult online resources or seek guidance from a qualified sign language instructor for visual reference.
In sign language sentence structure, there are several key components to consider:
1. Topic/Subject: Start by establishing the topic or subject of the sentence. This is typically done by pointing toward the topic or using a specific sign related to the topic.
2. Time/Temporal Information: Incorporate any time or temporal information in the sentence. This can include signs for words like "today," "tomorrow," or specific days of the week.
3. Verb/Action: Include the main verb or action of the sentence. This can involve using specific signs to represent the verbs being used in the sentence.
4. Adjectives/Descriptors: Incorporate any adjectives or descriptive words to provide more details about the topic or the action being performed.
5. Question words: If the sentence is a question, make sure to include question words such as "what," "where," "when," "how," "will," etc.
Based on the sentences you provided, here is a breakdown of their sign language structure:
1. What will the weather be like today?
Topic: Weather
Time: Today
Verb: Will be
Adjective: Like
2. The sun will be out, and it will be windy.
Topic: Sun
Verb: Will be
Adjective: Out, Windy
3. I thought it was going to rain.
Topic: I
Verb: Thought
Adjective: Going to, Rain
4. It is going to rain tomorrow on Thursday.
Topic: It
Verb: Going to rain
Time: Tomorrow, on Thursday
5. Will it be cloudy outside?
Topic: It
Verb: Will be
Adjective: Cloudy
Location: Outside
6. No, but it is going to be hot outside.
Topic: It
Verb: Going to be
Adjective: Hot
Location: Outside
7. There might be a thunderstorm tomorrow.
Topic: There
Verb: Might be
Adjective: Thunderstorm
Time: Tomorrow
Remember, these are written explanations of how to structure the sentences in sign language. For accurate and authentic sign language sentence structure, it's best to consult visual resources or work with a qualified sign language instructor who can guide you through proper sign formation and sentence structure.