In ASL, how do you typically indicate that a noun is plural?

Repeating the sign or using a sweeping motion

Explain the difference between signing 'MEET' once and signing 'MEET' multiple times in ASL.

Signing 'MEET' once indicates meeting one person, while signing 'MEET' multiple times emphasizes meeting multiple people.

You would sign 'BOOK' multiple times or use a sweeping motion to indicate several books.

If you want to specify the exact number of items, such as 'three books,' you would sign the number 'three' followed by the sign for 'BOOK'.

The video describes showing several books on a shelf by repeating the sign BOOK or using a sweeping motion.

Grade 10th Grade · World Languages · 45 min

I can sign common nouns in their plural form using American Sign Language (ASL).

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Lesson 21, Plural Nouns

3 key concepts

1
In ASL, plurality is shown by repeating the sign, not by adding an "S" as in English.
2
To indicate several books, you can repeat the sign for BOOK or show several books on a shelf.
3
To emphasize meeting multiple people, sign MEET more than once, as in "MEETING-MANY-PEOPLE".

11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“How would you sign "I see many cats" in ASL? Please describe the signs you would use and how you would indicate the plural form of "cats."”

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