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Six Rules of ASL Compounding

  1.  
    Hold deletion
  2.  
    Weak hand anticipation
  3.  
    Assimilation
  4.  
    Single sequence
  5.  
    First contact
  6.  
    Movement epenthesis
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Six Rules of ASL Compounding (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Hold deletion
    Deletes movements between signs
  2.  
    Weak hand anticipation
    Prepares for the second sign with the non-dominant hand
  3.  
    Assimilation
    Changes handshape to become similar to the previous or next sign
  4.  
    Single sequence
    Eliminates a repeated movement in the first sign
  5.  
    First contact
    Retains the first sign in a compound that touches the body
  6.  
    Movement epenthesis
    Connects two signs with a transitional movement

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