Which of the Following Claims About Phrase Structure Rules Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following claims about phrase structure rules is FALSE?

• A)The rules govern the pattern of branching that is possible in a phrase structure tree.
• B)The rules determine whether the sentence is true or false.
• C)Word sequences that break the rules are likely to be judged as ungrammatical.
• D)The rules identify natural groupings of words within a sentence.

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Definitions:

Mexican War

A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in the U.S. acquiring territories that include present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Tejanos

Residents of Mexican heritage living in Texas, especially those who were in the region before it became part of the United States.

Texas Borderland

Refers to the geographic area along the border between Texas and Mexico, characterized by its distinct cultural, social, and economic interactions.