THE SIMPLE SENTENCE AS THE BASIC UNIT OF SYNTAX
Sanoyeva Gulbar Rizokulovna, Associate Professor of Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute
Keywords:
Simple sentence, Syntax, Linguistic analysis, Generative Grammar, Dependency Grammar, Functional Grammar, Empirical studies, Corpus analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Cognitive science.Abstract
Understanding the fundamental units of syntax is crucial for unraveling the complexities of language structure. In this paper, we delve into the simple sentence as the cornerstone of syntax, examining its role, characteristics, and significance in linguistic analysis. By exploring various linguistic theories and empirical evidence, we elucidate the essential features of the simple sentence and its implications for syntactic analysis. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of this fundamental unit in fields such as natural language processing and cognitive science.
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