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“That from that.” For example, “Piece of wood.”
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Words that sign language might not sign. Generally, the meaning is derived from the way signs are made. See for example and . Generally conjunctions, articles, and prepositions. Some examples: And * Or But For Nor Yet So Until Since Unless Whether A An The To At Of By For In On With Because (conjunction) Because of (preposition) The preposition to as in going to is included in the sign for going by making the sign slower. Another example: when signing “my country” and “ in my country.” Both use the same signs but the latter is made slower. This is a rule made to be broken when greater understanding is needed. * and . Example: You and I, Rapid connection of the two signs you, I. This way both signs become one sign. —- Source: “Sign Language of the North American Indians” Garrick Mallory page 490. Proposition definition A function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication. Example: Give me a drink ...