Which statement is TRUE?
A)When you construct a sentence,you start with a simple structure and develop a deep structure.
B)When you comprehend a sentence,you process the simple structure in order to extract the deep structure.
C)Simple structure corresponds to semantics;deep structure corresponds to syntax.
D)The deep structure of a sentence is more easily forgotten than the simple structure of a sentence.

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This statement accurately reflects the process of sentence comprehension, where we first process the surface structure (simple structure) and then use that information to extract the deeper meaning (deep structure) of the sentence. A is incorrect because sentence construction involves starting with a deep structure and organizing it into a surface structure. C is incorrect because syntax refers to the rules governing the structure of language, while semantics refers to the meaning of language. D is not supported by any evidence and is therefore incorrect.

Which Statement Is TRUE