
Phrase Structure Rules and Xbar Theory

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Eva Mazidah
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which phrase structure rule represents a basic sentence?
VP → NP S
S → NP VP
NP → Det N
PP → P NP
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
In the phrase "The cat sleeps," what does "The cat" represent?
Verb Phrase (VP)
Prepositional Phrase (PP)
Noun Phrase (NP)
Complementizer Phrase (CP)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
According to PSRs, what is the rule for a noun phrase (NP)?
NP → Det N
NP → V NP
NP → P NP
NP → NP VP
Answer explanation
The correct rule for a noun phrase (NP) according to PSRs is NP → Det N, which indicates that a noun phrase consists of a determiner followed by a noun. The other options do not correctly define a noun phrase.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What does a VP typically consist of?
NP and PP
V and NP
Det and AdjP
N and PP
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
In X-Bar Theory, what is the head of a phrase?
The specifier
The main lexical category
The complement
The adjunct
Answer explanation
In X-Bar Theory, the head of a phrase is the main lexical category, which determines the type of phrase (e.g., noun, verb). The specifier, complement, and adjunct serve different roles but do not define the phrase's core identity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
How does X-Bar theory represent a phrase structure?
NP → Det N
XP → X (Complement)
VP → NP VP
PP → Det P
Answer explanation
X-Bar theory uses the notation XP → X (Complement) to show that a phrase (XP) consists of a head (X) and its complement. This structure captures the hierarchical organization of phrases in syntax.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the "bar level" (X′) in X-Bar Theory?
The head
The intermediate projection
The complement
The specifier
Answer explanation
In X-Bar Theory, the 'bar level' (X′) refers to the intermediate projection that sits between the head and its complements or specifiers. It is crucial for understanding the hierarchical structure of phrases.
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