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Which term refers to the study of how things are arranged together?
Which term refers to the study of how things are arranged together?
What is the purpose of building a generative grammar?
What is the purpose of building a generative grammar?
Which statement best describes the concept of constituents?
Which statement best describes the concept of constituents?
Which term refers to the arrangement of elements in a clause, phrase, or sentence?
Which term refers to the arrangement of elements in a clause, phrase, or sentence?
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What is the special meaning of grammar in the context of syntax?
What is the special meaning of grammar in the context of syntax?
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What are the three ingredients required to build a mechanical grammar?
What are the three ingredients required to build a mechanical grammar?
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What does the arrow symbol in the phrase structure rules indicate?
What does the arrow symbol in the phrase structure rules indicate?
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Which term is used to describe the nodes that end the tree?
Which term is used to describe the nodes that end the tree?
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What are the lines that connect the nodes called?
What are the lines that connect the nodes called?
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What is the relationship between the first NP and the VP?
What is the relationship between the first NP and the VP?
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What property is built into the phrase structure grammar in terms of meaning modification?
What property is built into the phrase structure grammar in terms of meaning modification?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the grammar system described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the grammar system described in the text?
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What does the abbreviation 'N' stand for in the context of the grammar system?
What does the abbreviation 'N' stand for in the context of the grammar system?
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What is the purpose of lexical rules in the grammar system?
What is the purpose of lexical rules in the grammar system?
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What is the term used to describe the combination of the lexicon, phrase structure rules, and lexical rules in the grammar system?
What is the term used to describe the combination of the lexicon, phrase structure rules, and lexical rules in the grammar system?
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Study Notes
Syntax and Grammar
- The study of how things are arranged together is referred to as syntax.
Generative Grammar
- The purpose of building a generative grammar is to generate all possible sentences of a language.
Constituents
- Constituents are the phrases or words that form a unit and function together as a single entity.
Arrangement of Elements
- The arrangement of elements in a clause, phrase, or sentence is referred to as syntax.
Grammar in Syntax
- In the context of syntax, grammar refers to the rules that govern the arrangement of words to form meaningful sentences.
Building a Mechanical Grammar
- Three ingredients are required to build a mechanical grammar: a lexicon, phrase structure rules, and lexical rules.
Phrase Structure Rules
- The arrow symbol (→) in the phrase structure rules indicates the rewriting of the left-hand side into the right-hand side.
Tree Diagrams
- The nodes that end the tree are referred to as terminals.
- The lines that connect the nodes are called branches.
Phrase Structure
- The first NP (Noun Phrase) and the VP (Verb Phrase) are in a sister relationship.
Meaning Modification
- The property of compositionality, which allows for the modification of meaning, is built into the phrase structure grammar.
Components of Grammar System
- The components of the grammar system described in the text are the lexicon, phrase structure rules, and lexical rules; semantics is NOT a component.
Grammar Abbreviations
- The abbreviation 'N' stands for Noun in the context of the grammar system.
Lexical Rules
- The purpose of lexical rules in the grammar system is to specify the properties of individual words.
Grammar System
- The combination of the lexicon, phrase structure rules, and lexical rules is referred to as the grammar system.
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Test your knowledge of noun phrases and verb phrases with this quiz! Learn the rules for constructing NP and VP and practice identifying them in sentences. Perfect for English language learners and grammar enthusiasts.
