What Is the "Words and Rules" Theory of Past Tense

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Essay

What is the "words and rules" theory of past tense verb formation? Describe evidence in favor of and against this theory.

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Definitions:

Secondary Boycott

A form of protest or collective action where individuals or groups refuse to do business with or buy products from a company that does business with another company engaged in objectionable practices.

Corporate Campaign

A strategic effort undertaken by a group, often a trade union, to pressure a company to change its policies or behavior through public, financial, or political means.

Picket Lines

A boundary established by workers on strike, particularly outside their place of employment, to protest against their employer's practices.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the arbitrator, makes a decision that is usually binding on the parties.