Do sign languages use the grammar of the local spoken language?

Answer 1

Do sign languages use the grammar of the local spoken language?

Hi, that is good question. Do sign language use the grammar of the local spoken language? Answer is no, sign language have different grammar uses focus on facial expression and repeated signing shows difference between noun and verb. The local spoken language is different than signing local language as well. Both have different structures, grammar, and rules to use pronounce the words/ signing.

Answer 2

No, sign languages have their own grammar structure; that's one of the reasons they are legitimate languages. Because they have their own unique grammar structure.

Answer 3

Adrian,

Thank you for this question. No, sign languages have their own grammatical rules that are different from the spoken languages in the countries where the co-exist alongside the spoken language.