The Phrase-Structure Rule S $\rightarrow$ NP VP Summarizes the Fact That:
A) Whenever a Sentence

question 37

Multiple Choice

The phrase-structure rule S $\rightarrow$ NP VP summarizes the fact that:

• A) whenever a sentence is uttered, it must be followed by a noun phrase and a verb phrase
• B) the subject of a sentence must specify both a noun phrase and a verb phrase
• C) a sentence can consist of either a noun phrase or a verb phrase
• D) a sentence consists of a noun phrase followed by a verb phrase

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Definitions:

Inheritance Tax

A tax imposed on individuals who inherit assets from a deceased person.

Deficits

The amount by which a government, company, or individual's spending exceeds its income over a particular period of time.

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