Levels of Grammar and Grammatical Analysis-Syntax [GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Linguistics]: Questions 1 - 3 of 7
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Question 1
Question MCQ▾
In which category would ‘verbs’ full in the India grammatical tradition?
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Naama | |
b. | Ankhyaata | |
c. | Nipaata | |
d. | Upsurge |
Question 2
Appeared in Year: 2021
Question MCQ▾
Multiple select Question (MSQ) , carry Two mark each (no negative marks) .
Evaluate the following according to the three principles of the Binding Theory and choose the correct statement (s) .
(Note: the subscripted indicates co-reference between the arguments that bear them.)
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | The sentence every one of his followers says that he likes Tagore is ruled out by the Binding Theory. | |
b. | The sentence Tagore seems to ask himself about effects of education is permitted by the Binding Theory. | |
c. | The sentence Everyone who meets Tagore, admires him is permitted by the principles of the Bunding Theory | |
d. | The sentence everyone who meets him admires Tagore is ruled out by the Binding Theory |
Question 3
Appeared in Year: 2021
Question MCQ▾
Multiple select Question (MSQ) , carry Two mark each (no negative marks) .
Consider the following set of Phrase Structure Rules in a toy grammar: [Note: T is tens, P is preposition, V is verb and N is noun; they project their respective phrasal units TP, PP, VP and NP]
Which of the following sentences can be generated by these rules?
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Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | The golden bells in the church always ring for prayers | |
b. | The golden bells are probably ringing in the church | |
c. | The silent bells say that the pastor has not visited the bell tower | |
d. | Bells ring to let believers know that mass will begin |