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No, American Sign Language (ASL) does not have the same grammatical rules as spoken English. ASL is its own complete language with its own grammar, structure, and syntax. For example:

•ASL uses a different word order—often Topic-Comment instead of Subject-Verb-Object like English.

Example: “Store I go” instead of “I go to the store.”

•Facial expressions and body language are part of the grammar and can show tone, emotion, or even mark questions.

•ASL doesn’t use articles like “a” or “the,” and it handles verb tenses and plurals differently.

Even though ASL and English are both used in the U.S., they’re completely different languages

Spoken English is changing in many ways. It is becoming more informal, even in professional situations. People use more slang, shorten words, and often simplify grammar. The internet, social media, and texting have introduced new phrases and faster ways of speaking. Global communication is also mixing accents and bringing in new words from other languages. There is a growing focus on inclusive language, like using “they” as a singular pronoun. Overall, spoken English today is more casual, flexible, and influenced by technology and social change.