Transformational Generative Grammar

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What is the primary focus of transformational grammar?

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

What is the difference between generative and transformational grammar?

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

What are the weaknesses of transformational grammar?

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

What is a syntax in English?

Arrangement of words in sentences, clauses and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their component parts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it called generative grammar?

stems from the theory of formal languages. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Chomsky:

All humans are born with a predisposition for certain structures of the language (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Focus of Transformational Grammar

Transformational grammar focuses on the relationship between the elements of a sentence and the possible sentences in a language.

Difference Between Grammars

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

What is Syntax?

Syntax in English refers to the arrangement of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases, studying how sentences are formed and how their components relate.

Why 'Generative' Grammar?

Generative grammar is called generative because it stems from the theory of formal languages.

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Chomsky's Language Theory

According to Chomsky, all humans are born with a predisposition for certain structures of the language.

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Weakness of transformational grammar

A weakness of transformational grammar is its complexity.

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Study Notes

Transformational grammar primarily focuses on the relationship between the elements of a sentence and the possible sentences in a language.
Generative grammar aims to generate all possible sentences, while transformational grammar focuses on the transformation and analysis of sentences.
A weakness of transformational grammar is its complexity.
Syntax in English involves the arrangement of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their component parts.
Generative grammar stems from the theory of formal languages.
According to Chomsky, all humans are born with a predisposition for certain structures of the language.