M+S L9)Morphology and Syntax: Complement Clause

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What is the primary function of the director in the given case study?

To decide who to call (correct)
To give instructions to visitors
To teach a language
To make phone calls

What is the term for a clause that contains a subordinate clause?

Dependent clause
Subordinate clause
Independent clause
Matrix clause (correct)

What is the difference between D Structure and S Structure?

D Structure refers to the deep-level representation, while S Structure refers to the surface-level representation (correct)
D Structure is used for questions, while S Structure is used for statements
D Structure is used for statements, while S Structure is used for questions
D Structure refers to the surface-level representation, while S Structure refers to the deep-level representation

What is the function of the word 'that' in the sentence 'The coach knows that the team will win'?

It is a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing tree diagrams in the given test and trial?

To show the Deep Structure (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a matrix clause?

The coach knows that the team will win (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character in the case study?

The director (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the clauses 'Bill reported' and 'a student asked whether the eclipse would occur'?

The clause 'a student asked whether the eclipse would occur' is a subordinate clause to 'Bill reported' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the language that Michael teaches?

Not specified (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a clause that provides additional information about the main clause?

Subordinate clause (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Stacy talk to?

Not specified (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the verb 'reported' in the sentence 'Bill reported that a student asked whether the eclipse would occur'?

It is a main verb in the matrix clause (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the subordinate clause in the sentence 'The coach knows that the team will win'?

To provide additional information about the main clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the matrix clause and the subordinate clause in the sentence 'Bill reported that a student asked whether the eclipse would occur'?

The matrix clause 'Bill reported' contains the subordinate clause 'that a student asked whether the eclipse would occur' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a subordinate clause in a sentence?

To provide additional information or context about the main clause Signup and view all the answers

How do matrix clauses and subordinate clauses differ in terms of their function?

Matrix clauses are independent clauses, while subordinate clauses are dependent clauses that provide additional information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the word 'that' in the sentence 'The coach knows that the team will win'?

To introduce the subordinate clause 'that the team will win' Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of identifying matrix clauses and subordinate clauses in sentence analysis?

To understand the relationships between clauses and the flow of information in a sentence Signup and view all the answers

Draw a tree diagram to illustrate the Deep Structure (D-Structure) and Surface Structure (S-Structure) of the question 'Who will the visitors stay with?'

Tree diagram showing the D-Structure as 'The visitors will stay with who(m)?' and the S-Structure as 'Who will the visitors stay with?' Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the wh-movement in the question 'Who should the director call?' in terms of the D-Structure and S-Structure?

The wh-movement moves the wh-element 'who' from the object position in the D-Structure to the subject position in the S-Structure, resulting in the surface form 'Who should the director call?' Signup and view all the answers

How does the Case Study 'Who should the director call?' illustrate the concept of D-Structure and S-Structure?

The Case Study shows how the D-Structure 'The director should call who(m)?' is transformed into the S-Structure 'Who should the director call?' through wh-movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the D-Structure and S-Structure in the question 'Which language does Michael teach?'?

The D-Structure is 'Michael teaches which language?' and the S-Structure is 'Which language does Michael teach?' Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of D-Structure and S-Structure relate to the idea of syntactic movement?

Syntactic movement, such as wh-movement, transforms the D-Structure into the S-Structure, resulting in the surface form of the sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using tree diagrams to illustrate the D-Structure and S-Structure of a sentence?

Tree diagrams provide a visual representation of the syntactic structure of a sentence, allowing for a clearer understanding of the relationship between the D-Structure and S-Structure. Signup and view all the answers