Grammar

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    What initiated Generative Linguistics?

    Noam Chomsky's theory-based approach to language.

    What does Universal Grammar imply?

    Humans are born with innate language rules.

    How does Functionalism differ from Formalism?

    Functionalism emphasizes empirical evidence and social context.

    What is the role of the Language Acquisition Device?

    It enables innate language competence in children.

    What defines inflectional morphology?

    It involves morphemes that carry meaning.

    What is the main characteristic of synthetic languages?

    They rely heavily on inflectional morphology.

    What does syntax involve?

    Combining linguistic units into well-formed sentences.

    What is the purpose of the Substitution Test?

    To determine if a group of words forms a phrase.

    What distinguishes a syntagm from a paradigm?

    Syntagm focuses on element combinations; paradigm on substitutions.

    What is verb valency?

    The ability of verbs to take arguments.

    What are the three moods of verbs?

    Imperative, indicative, and subjunctive.

    How is passive voice formed?

    Using 'be' or 'get' plus the past participle.

    What is the difference between dynamic and statal passive?

    Dynamic focuses on action; statal on the resulting state.

    What is the function of a main verb?

    It carries the main meaning of the sentence.

    What do auxiliary verbs provide?

    They add grammatical information like tense and aspect.

    What is a copula verb?

    It links the subject to a description without indicating action.