This unit introduces the basic vocabulary for tree diagrams. Tree diagrams are the notation that most syntacticians use to describe how sentences are organized in the mental grammar.
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In the following tree diagram:
1. What is the structural relationship between V
loves
and NP
sushi
?
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V and NP are sisters.
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V is the mother of NP.
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V is the daughter of NP.
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V and NP are not related in any of these three ways.
2. What is the structural relationship between NP
Colin
and V
loves
?
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Deg and V are sisters.
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Deg is the mother of V.
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Deg is the daughter of V.
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NP and V are not related in any of these three ways.
3. Which node is the sister of NP
Colin
?
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