Transformational and Generative Grammar Quiz

<p>Arrangement of words in sentences, clauses and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their component parts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>stems from the theory of formal languages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Focuses on the relationships and transformations in sentences.

The outward form of sentences, as opposed to deeper meaning.

Aims to generate all possible sentences in a language.

Infinite rules with an unlimited number of sentences.

Arrangement of words and structure of sentences in a language.

Theory from which generative grammar derives its principles.

Underlying meaning and relationships of components in a sentence.

All humans have innate predispositions for language structures.

Rules that govern sentence formation and grammar.

Generative focuses on creating sentences; transformational analyzes them.

Examining structures and forms of sentences.

Alteration of sentence structure while retaining meaning.

Words that have a common origin in different languages.

Finite rules are limited; infinite rules can create endless sentences.

Rules that govern how sentences can be transformed into new sentences.

Parts that make up sentences, like nouns, verbs, etc.

Innate ability to learn and understand language structures.

The arrangement and interaction of clauses within sentences.

How different parts of a sentence interact and convey meaning.