Grammar Hierarchical Structure Quiz
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Which of the following is a grammatical unit that expresses a single predicate and its arguments?

  • Phrase
  • Clause (correct)
  • Collocative
  • Lexeme
  • What type of phrase does not contain a FINITE verb?

  • Noun Phrase (correct)
  • Verb Phrase
  • Adjective Phrase
  • Prepositional Phrase
  • In sentence classification, which type consists of a single independent clause?

  • Simple Sentence (correct)
  • Complex Sentence
  • Compound-Complex Sentence
  • Compound Sentence
  • What is the function of a Declarative sentence?

    <p>To make a statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word level represents an action or state?

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

    What is the purpose of a Determiner in grammar?

    <p>To specify nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical arrangement of the structural units of grammar called?

    <p>Morpheme Hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit fulfills the function of the one above it in the hierarchical arrangement?

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

    What is a word defined as in grammar?

    <p>A lexical item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of morpheme is indivisible and carries meaning on its own?

    <p>Lexical Morpheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in 'Rank Shifting' in grammar?

    <p>'Higher' units shifting to work in 'lower' units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sentence structure, which unit consists of one or more groups?

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

    What is the purpose of the SQ3R method in reading?

    <p>To prepare the reader to read critically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the way in which words/morphemes join to form meaningful sentences?

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

    What does the rank scale in grammar refer to?

    <p>The hierarchy of units in grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In grammar, what is meant by 'units of grammar' or 'grammatical units'?

    <p>A set of constraints on symbol sequences expressed as rules or principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the different forms a morpheme can take based on its grammatical function?

    <p>Inflectional Morpheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of 'reading between the lines' according to the text?

    <p>To infer information not directly stated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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