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Yes, you did explain that.I think I have mentioned that I was not signing my sentence in ASL. I signed it in English. Because I want to say it in English, not in ASL. That sentence is fun when I said it in English rather than have ASL interprets it. At least to me. But that's not always the case.
Sometimes we "break" the rules of grammar for "fun" or emphasis. That's OK, as long as we understand the rules, and know when it's OK to break the rules, and when it's not. If you're just chatting with a friend, "breaking" the rules is OK. If you're writing a school report or conversing with a teacher or boss you should follow the rules.
Sorry, I didn't mean that you made that mistake. I've seen other people do it.I meant "er" as in interpreter. You sign "er" as in person. Not "er" as in anything else that's not person such as brighter. ASL have their own sign for brighter, probably using facial expression for that word along with sign for "light." Interpreter will say social work"er" and "er" is being replaced by "person." That is correct, yes? Correct me if I am mistaken.
That's fine as long as the other person understands what you're doing. If someone is learning the language you need to be careful not to confuse her.That's one cool thing about learning to love both languages, you can say it in two different way. You pick which one you want to say on that day.
I understand. You did it for emphasis....I think I was mocking the woman so I used double negative. That's what I meant. I mocked that woman so I used "the most stupidest..."
Just remember that rule for normal use and especially for writing. If you use grammar properly you will appear more educated, and advance further in professional life.But I admit that it may be my mistake on my part. Probably because I did not know "most" should not be used with "est" or "er."
That should be interesting. I'm impressed that you are motivated to improve your language skills.I will talk to my English tutor about this, because I am curious about this situation and to see what she is going to say about it.
Welcome. Thank you for being patient with our "lessons."Thank you for educating me.