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:

Dutch Traders

Merchants from the Netherlands who were prominent in early global trade, including the fur trade in North America and the spice trade in Asia.

English Settlement

The establishment of communities and colonies by English people in various parts of the world, particularly in North America, during the 17th and 18th centuries.

English Colony

A territory under the control and governance of England or the British Empire, established from the 16th to the 19th centuries in various parts of the world.

Currency

The system of money in general use in a particular country or economic context.