A Grammar of German Sign Language (DGS)

10.2.1.1. Smooth turn taking

In smooth turn taking, only one of the interlocutors signs. The other interlocutor starts to sign when the former ends the turn. Between turns, no pause is observed. An example of a smooth turn taking is illustrated below.

Interlocutor-1: problem what generally

Interlocutor-2: (...) decline weiter palm_up

Interlocutor-1: ‘The general problem is that

Interlocutor-2: ‘Then you are able to cope in these situations.’

Interlocutor-1: explain tell only ix₃ sign language because hearing_loss

Interlocutor-2:

Interlocutor-1: sign language is only recommended in the case of a hearing loss.’

Interlocutor-2:

(CDGS, 02:43:10-02:50:39)

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Bibliographical reference for citation

The entire grammar:
Branchini, Chiara and Lara Mantovan (eds.). 2020. A Grammar of Italian Sign Language (LIS). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series). (http://sign-hub.eu/grammars/...) (Accessed 31-10-2021)

A Chapter:
Smith, Mary. 2020. Syntax: 3. Coordination and Subordination. In Branchini, Chiara and Lara Mantovan (eds.), A Grammar of Italian Sign Language (LIS). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series), 230-237. ((http://sign-hub.eu/grammars/...) (Accessed 31-10-2021)

A Section:
Smith, Mary. 2020. Phonology: 1.1.1.2. Finger configuration. In Mary, Smith, Ben Smith and Carlo Smith (eds.), A Grammar of Catalan Sign Language (LSC). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series), 230-237. (http://sign-hub.eu/grammars/...) (Accessed 31-10-2021)

Smith, Mary. 2020. Syntax: 3.1.2.1.3. Manual markers in disjunctive coordination. In Mary, Smith, Ben Smith and Carlo Smith (eds.), A Grammar of Catalan Sign Language (LSC). 1st edn. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series), 230-237. (http://sign-hub.eu/grammars/...) (Accessed 31-10-2021)