When we talk about the relationships and transformations among phrase structures of sentences,we must talk more about __________ than about __________.
A)prescriptive grammar;descriptive grammar
B)descriptive grammar;prescriptive grammar
C)deep structure;surface structure
D)surface structure;deep structure

Question

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Deep structure relates to the underlying syntactic structure of sentences, while surface structure refers to the varied outward forms that sentences can take. Understanding the transformations between these structures is essential in studying syntax and sentence formation.

When We Talk About the Relationships and Transformations Among Phrase