In contrast with transformational grammar, lexical theories place:
A) greater emphasis on constituent structure
B) greater emphasis on individual words
C) greater emphasis on syntax
D) greater emphasis on morphology

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Lexical theories place greater emphasis on individual words, including their meanings and how they combine to create meaning in sentences. While syntax and morphology are also important components of lexical theories, they are not given greater emphasis than individual words. Constituent structure is a concept that is relevant to both transformational and lexical theories, but it is not the primary focus of either approach.

In Contrast with Transformational Grammar, Lexical Theories Place