Signing For Dummies (11 page)

Linda:
Throw me an apple, too.

Sign:
APPLE THROW ME TOO

Exclaiming in Simple Sentences

Exclamations in all languages tell the listener how you feel about a subject. Sign is no different. Exclamation is used a lot in Sign; both Signer and receiver use it. As in English, you can also use exclamation to show
how
strong you feel or don’t feel about something. Other signers who are watching can sign what they feel about what you’ve signed, too. Exclamations can be signed at the beginning or end of the sentence. Most, but not all, exclamations in Sign have English equivalents. Following is a list of some of the more popular Sign exclamations:

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Signin’ the Sign

Adan and Aurora will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Adan wants to stay home and celebrate, while Aurora wants to go out. See how their conversation unfolds.

Aurora:
Wow! Our fiftieth anniversary!

Sign:
ANNIVERSARY — FIFTY YEARS — US — WOW

Adan:
Ooh, that’s a long time!

Sign:
(flick!) — LONG TIME — SO FAR

Aurora:
Where do you want to celebrate?

Sign:
CELEBRATION — WHERE GO — Q