Verbs in Sign Language 

Overview

The unit examines how showing direction while signing a sentence can aid in indicating the subject or object in the sentence. Also, it discusses how the other types of verbs are applied in sign language.  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this topic, students will be able to:

• • Recognize the different types of verbs used in sign language, including action verbs, stative verbs, and directional verbs, and their respective functions within signed discourse. 

  • Identify and categorize verbs based on their linguistic properties, such as transitivity, aspect, and agreement, to recognize patterns and structures within signed sentences. 

  • Explore the grammatical features and structures associated with different types of verbs in sign language. 

  • Develop proficiency in producing and recognizing various types of verbs in sign language through practice activities and interactive exercises. 

  • Apply knowledge of types of verbs in sign language to enhance comprehension and expression skills 

Activities in this Section

1. Watch the lesson five video for the vocabulary signing. 

2. Exercise: try your hands on lesson five Exercise

3. Practice: sign all practice sentences 

4. Read the articles on types of verbs and the concept of directionality in GhSL. 

Building Vocabulary

Watch the video and learn how to sign these words 

*Vocabulary: (not, start, never, all, know, don’t know, don’t want, want, ask, question, answer, large/big, from, here, need/must, school, small, little, think, class, office, happen, next, book, read, write)