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Enhancing English Phrase Structure Grammar Quiz
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Enhancing English Phrase Structure Grammar Quiz

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Which of the following improvements will be made to the phrase structure grammar?

  • The lecturer will discuss the role of different phrases in English sentence structure
  • More words will be added to the lexicon (correct)
  • The lecturer will use tree diagrams to represent sentence structure
  • The verb phrase rule will be explained
  • What is one of the new lexical categories that will be added to the lexicon?

  • Adjectives (correct)
  • Nouns
  • Verbs
  • Conjunctions
  • What will be explained in relation to the verb phrase rule?

  • The use of squiggly brackets
  • The potential variations in English sentence structure (correct)
  • The interchangeability of pronouns and names
  • The importance of open slots within each constituent
  • Which of the following is NOT an optional element in the noun phrase according to the speaker?

    <p>Article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the speaker, what can be added as sisters to the V node?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using optional parentheses and squiggly brackets in the current rule for noun phrases?

    <p>To limit the power of the rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired function of open slots within each constituent in phrase structure grammar?

    <p>To maintain constituency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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