18 Questions
Which of the following is a grammatical unit that expresses a single predicate and its arguments?
Clause
What type of phrase does not contain a FINITE verb?
Noun Phrase
In sentence classification, which type consists of a single independent clause?
Simple Sentence
What is the function of a Declarative sentence?
To make a statement
Which word level represents an action or state?
Verb
What is the purpose of a Determiner in grammar?
To specify nouns
What is the hierarchical arrangement of the structural units of grammar called?
Morpheme Hierarchy
Which unit fulfills the function of the one above it in the hierarchical arrangement?
Clause
What is a word defined as in grammar?
A lexical item
Which type of morpheme is indivisible and carries meaning on its own?
Lexical Morpheme
What occurs in 'Rank Shifting' in grammar?
'Higher' units shifting to work in 'lower' units
In sentence structure, which unit consists of one or more groups?
Clause
What is the purpose of the SQ3R method in reading?
To prepare the reader to read critically
Which term describes the way in which words/morphemes join to form meaningful sentences?
Syntax
What does the rank scale in grammar refer to?
The hierarchy of units in grammar
In grammar, what is meant by 'units of grammar' or 'grammatical units'?
A set of constraints on symbol sequences expressed as rules or principles
Which term describes the different forms a morpheme can take based on its grammatical function?
Inflectional Morpheme
What is the main purpose of 'reading between the lines' according to the text?
To infer information not directly stated
Test your knowledge on the hierarchical arrangement of the structural units of grammar, where each unit consists of one or more units of the rank below it. Understand how elements within a structure are realized by units of the rank below them and vice versa.
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