the sentence does not violate the phrase structure second rule (introduced by noam chomsky) because noun phrases consist of a determiner such as a, the or every, and a noun. in the sentence, the noun phrase the cake includes a determiner (the) and a noun (cake).
on the other hand, the first rule indicates that a sentence encloses a noun phrase, followed by a verb phrase. the example sentence can be analysed as follows:
I mean i would say true 🙂
By keeping our dog inside, we help our postman, Mr. Mack.
The italicized phrase in this sentence is an appositive.
True
False
Explanation:
TRUE is the correct answer. It identifies the postman.
the sentence does not violate the phrase structure second rule (introduced by noam chomsky) because noun phrases consist of a determiner such as a, the or every, and a noun. in the sentence, the noun phrase the cake includes a determiner (the) and a noun (cake).
on the other hand, the first rule indicates that a sentence encloses a noun phrase, followed by a verb phrase. the example sentence can be analysed as follows:
john (n) + ate (v) + the (det) + cake (n).
Counterclaim text which gives it a defensive manner
true
Explanation: It is appositive phrase, identification-post man Mr Mack
TRUE
Explanation:
identifys the post man