What is the definition of deep structure in grammar? ...

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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.

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Differentiate between the subject and object in terms of syntactic functions.

A. The subject is always a noun, while the object is always a verb.

B. The subject performs the action, while the object receives the action.

C. The subject and object are interchangeable in a sentence.

D. The subject is the main idea, while the object provides additional details.