Which of the Following Claims About Phrase-Structure Rules Is NOT

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following claims about phrase-structure rules is NOT true?

• 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:

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Cross-Sectional Research

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