Transformational Grammar转换功能语法.ppt

Introduction to Generative and Transformational Grammar Lecturer: Chen Minzhe cmzyzbill@ 1.What is Syntax? Syntax is a branch of linguistics that studies how words are combined to form sentences and the rules that govern the formation of sentences. 2. Sentence Structure A sentence is a structurally independent unit that usually comprises a number of words to form a complete statement, question or command. Normally a sentence consists of at least a subject and its predicate which contains a finite verb or a verb phrase. For example, 2. Lexical Categories Words can be classified into different