6. Phrase Structure Rules&

Simple Sentences

Self-Study Worksheet

a)gave the book to me

b)quite shocking

c)laughed

d)gave you the book

e)rather slowly

VP NP PPV

AP ADeg

VP V

VP NP NPV

AdvP AdvDeg

1. 1. Write phrase structure rules for the Write phrase structure rules for the following phrases.following phrases.

2.Draw phrase structure trees for each of the following sentences.

a)Those guests should leave.

b)Maria never ate the brownie.

c) The student lost the debate.

d)The manager may offer an increment.

e)The teacher often organised a discussion.

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Thank You!