ASL doesn't use the word "is" or other linking verbs. Instead, facial expressions, body language, and the way things are shown help people understand what someone means in American Sign Language, making communication clear and natural for those who use it. You just need to sign "HE HAPPY" to say "He is happy." ASL has its own way of putting words together that's different from English, and this makes the language special and unique. The fact that ASL doesn't use words like "is," "am," or "are" shows how the language grew on its own to help deaf people talk to each other in the best way possible.
by Serena Clark
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