Signing For Dummies (29 page)

English:
She likes tortillas.

Sign:
TORTILLAS — SHE LIKES

Don’t forget the drinks!

When dining out or going for a night on the town, drinks are often a big part of the occasion. Table 5-8 can help you when ordering common beverages.

English:
We need ice.

Sign:
I-C-E — NEED US

English:
The water is warm.

Sign:
WATER — WARM

English:
I need a glass for my beer.

Sign:
BEER GLASS — NEED ME

English:
The coffee is strong.

Sign:
COFFEE — STRONG

Signin’ the Sign

Belinda, Della, Dee, and Denni are out on the town. Belinda wants to propose a toast and is making sure that everyone has a drink when the waitress approaches.

Belinda:
What would you all like to drink?

Sign:
DRINK — WANT WHAT Q

Dee:
A glass of red wine.

Sign:
RED WINE

Della:
Just a soda with ice.

Sign:
SODA — I-C-E

Denni:
A cold beer.

Sign:
COLD BEER

Complex Sentences

Complex sentences in Sign can be explained in two ways. First, a complex sentence occurs when a
circumstance
is added to a sentence. A circumstance is a phrase that usually starts with a
conditional word,
such as “if,” or “suppose.”