Quote: a transformational grammar consists of a kernel of basic sentences and optional transformations to derived sentences; e.g., active to passive

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(38) If S is a sentence of the … is also a sentence. [i.e., active to passive voice] … Let us call such rule a grammatical transformation … [and the corresponding grammar, a transformational grammar] … [p. 123] We have, on the one hand, a … application of only obligatory transformations. We then have … kernel sentences.   Google-1   Google-2

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