Linguistics

August 22, 2017

Constituency Tests

Chapter 3 of Syntax: A Generative Introduction talks about four tests that help us determine whether or not a group of words functions as a constituency. First, briefly […]
August 22, 2017

Parts of Speech

DescriptionWeek Three – Parts Of Speech ExerciseFor each numbered word below, decide how it is functioning in the sentence by choosing its correct part of speech. […]
August 22, 2017

Interdisciplinary Application of Generative Grammar

In Week Three, we examined how the concept of the mental lexicon is studied in the field of psycholinguistics. In fact, the theories of syntax and […]
August 22, 2017

Pedagogical Application of Grammar

Up to this point, this class has been concerned with understanding syntax and generative grammar from a theoretical point of view. This week, however, we are […]