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ASL Sentence Structure – Grammar Basic

In American Sign Language, the syntax (word order) is different than English.

In general, the word order follows a “Subject” + “Verb” + “Object” sentence structure.  You will also see the structure “Time” + “Subject” + “Verb” + “Object”, or “Time” can be at the end of a sentence.

English:  I went to Ireland a year ago.

ASLlast year  me went (go + finish) Ireland.

Breaking it down:
“Time” – Year past

“Subject” – Me

“Verb” – went (go + finish)

“Object” – Ireland

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