Pronominal Classifiers Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does CL:1 represent?

Small animal, chair

A long object, pencil, rifle

Obese person, phone

Person, upright pole, gorilla, bear (correct)

What does Cl:(upside down V) represent?

Person standing or walking

What items are represented by CL:1 -->?

A long object, pencil, rifle, closet rod, cannon, log, pole, hot dog, bird flying

What does CL bent V represent?

Small animal, chair, person crouching or seated Signup and view all the answers

What does CL: bent 4 signify?

Scraggly or burnt hair, people sitting, withered grass Signup and view all the answers

What does CL:Y represent?

Obese person, phone, horns, smoking pipe Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicles does CL:3 represent?

Vehicles such as cars, bikes, ships, motorcycles, submarines Signup and view all the answers

What do CL:ILY represent?

Planes and jets Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicles does CL:B represent?

Wide flat vehicles such as trains, rafts, barges Signup and view all the answers

What does CL:B (Non transport) signify?

Flat objects such as pictures, tables, doors Signup and view all the answers

What does CL:10 represent?

Upright stationary objects that are rarely moved (vases, bottles, houses, trophies, phone) Signup and view all the answers

What does CL:5 represent?

Big objects such as a city, boulder, island, pile of clothes, large heap of something Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pronominal Classifiers Overview

Pronominal classifiers are used to categorize nouns based on their characteristics or shapes in sign language.
Each classifier corresponds to specific types of entities or objects.

Classifier Details

CL:1
- Represents upright entities such as a person, gorilla, bear, or an upright pole.
CL:(upside down V)
- Indicates a standing or walking person, often portraying the action of moving.
CL:1 -->
- Signifies long objects, including items like pencils, rifles, closets, or logs, and can also represent a bird in flight.
CL bent V
- Depicts small animals, seated individuals, or people in a crouched position such as in a chair.
CL: bent 4
- Illustrates characteristics of scraggly or burnt hair, as well as representing people sitting or withered grass.
CL:Y
- Represents an obese person or other objects like a phone, horns, or a smoking pipe.
CL:3
- Used for vehicles, such as cars, bikes, ships, motorcycles, or submarines, indicating their movement or presence.
CL:ILY
- Represents airplanes and jets, signifying their flying aspect.
CL:B
- Indicates wide, flat vehicles, including trains, rafts, or barges, highlighting their shape and function.
CL:B (Non transport)
- Covers flat, stationary objects such as pictures, tables, and doors, without implying movement.
CL:10
- Represents upright stationary objects that are seldom moved, such as vases, bottles, houses, trophies, and phones.
CL:5
- Illustrates large objects with substantial bulk, like cities, boulders, islands, or large piles of clothes.

Description

This quiz focuses on pronominal classifiers used in sign language, providing flashcards that define different classifiers and their visual representations. Each card offers insight into the various meanings associated with specific classifier forms, enhancing your understanding of their applications.