Transformational and Generative Grammar Quiz

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What is the primary focus of transformational grammar?

  • a false cognate
  • the relationship between the elements of a sentence and the possible sentences in a language (correct)
  • surface structures
  • common structural basis of language

What is the difference between generative and transformational grammar?

  • Noam Chomsky's perception
  • Jean Piaget
  • Sigmund made the difference
  • While generative grammar aims to generate all possible sentences, transformational grammar focuses on the transformation and analysis of sentences. (correct)

What are the weaknesses of transformational grammar?

  • A set of infinite rules and limited number of sentences
  • A set of finite rules and limited number of sentences
  • A set of infinite rules and unlimited number of sentences
  • Complexity (correct)

What is a syntax in English?

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Why is it called generative grammar?

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According to Chomsky:

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Flashcards

Transformational Grammar

Focuses on the relationships and transformations in sentences.

Surface Structures

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

Generative Grammar

Aims to generate all possible sentences in a language.

Weaknesses of Transformational Grammar

Infinite rules with an unlimited number of sentences.

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Syntax

Arrangement of words and structure of sentences in a language.

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Formal Languages

Theory from which generative grammar derives its principles.

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Deep Structure

Underlying meaning and relationships of components in a sentence.

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Chomsky's Theory

All humans have innate predispositions for language structures.

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Syntactic Structures

Rules that govern sentence formation and grammar.

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Generative vs. Transformational

Generative focuses on creating sentences; transformational analyzes them.

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Language Analysis

Examining structures and forms of sentences.

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Sentence Transformation

Alteration of sentence structure while retaining meaning.

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Cognates

Words that have a common origin in different languages.

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Finite vs. Infinite Rules

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

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Transformational Rules

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

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Language Components

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

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Predisposition for Language

Innate ability to learn and understand language structures.

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Clause Structure

The arrangement and interaction of clauses within sentences.

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Relationship in Sentences

How different parts of a sentence interact and convey meaning.

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Study Notes

Exercise 1 - Transformational Grammar

  • Primary focus: The relationship between the elements of a sentence and the possible sentences in a language.
  • Weaknesses: Transformational grammar has infinite rules but a limited number of sentences.

Exercise 2 - Generative vs. Transformational Grammar

  • Difference: Generative grammar aims to generate all possible sentences, while transformational grammar focuses on the transformation and analysis of sentences.

Exercise 3 - Syntax in English

  • Definition: The arrangement of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their components.

Exercise 4 - Weaknesses of Transformational Grammar

  • Weaknesses: A set of infinite rules and unlimited number of sentences.

Exercise 5 - Generative Grammar

  • Definition: it stems from the theory of formal languages. It uses rules to generate an unlimited number of sentences.

Exercise 6 - Chomsky's Theory

  • Chomsky's theory: All humans are born with a predisposition for certain structures of language.

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