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If your answer sheet says the person "stomped foot" before the vase fell, that is culturally accurate, not a mistake.
PRO.1 RUSH CLASS. COFFEE HOT HOLD++ LAPTOP OTHER HAND. WALK. RUG THERE. PRO.1 TRIP. COFFEE FALL (CL:5 open to CL:Bent). LAPTOP WET. FINISH BROKEN. Signing Naturally 8.10 Answers
The classifier for liquid spilling (CL:5 claw to a flattened O) shows the dispersion of coffee. The answer "BROKEN" is a state, not an action. If your answer sheet says the person "stomped
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. Always refer to your official Signing Naturally materials and instructor’s guidance. Classifiers and glossing styles may vary by region. COFFEE FALL (CL:5 open to CL:Bent)
Before diving into the answer key, let’s review the unit’s objectives. Unit 8 is titled "Making Requests and Asking for Help," but 8.10 specifically shifts into . Unlike previous units that asked for simple present-tense descriptions, 8.10 requires students to:
| Common Mistake | Why It's Wrong | The Correct Fix (from answer key) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ASL uses time signs once at the beginning of a narrative. | Sign "BEFORE" or "YESTERDAY" once, then switch to FINISH. | | Forgetting to show the object's size/shape | English says "a vase fell." ASL requires a classifier to show it was tall & thin. | Use CL:1 for the vase before it falls. | | No role-shift for reactions | Stories feel flat. The listener doesn't know who felt what. | After the crash, shift shoulders left to show driver's reaction (OH-IO). |









