Grammar Quiz

[ Grammar and Syntax ]

What is the definition of deep structure in grammar?

A. Deep structure is the abstract representation of a sentence’s meaning in generative grammar.

B. Deep structure is the phonetic representation of a sentence.

C. Deep structure refers to the surface form of a sentence.

D. Deep structure is the grammatical rules governing sentence formation.

Select your answer:
A  B  C  D  E 


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