Temporal Aspect
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Temporal Aspect
American Sign Language III
Verb Inflections
Some verbs in ASL can be inflected or
“modified” for different reasons
– To show who did what to whom.
– To show how something is moved from one
location to another.
– To show manner or movement.
Inflections involve a change in the
movement of the sign.
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.
RUNNY-NOSE
COUGH
DIARRHEA
Recurring Inflection
If the activity or situation occurs
frequently or regularly.
Everyday, every Monday, every
year, etc..
Use the basic form of the verb with
several repetitions.
RUNNY-NOSE
COUGH
DIARRHEA
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.
RUNNY-NOSE
COUGH
DIARRHEA
Not
all verbs can be
inflected