Grammar Theories (ENGA4107)
BA. English Language - ENG
Semester: First Semester
Level: 400
Year: 2018
The University of Bamenda
Faulty of Arts
Department: ENGLISH Course Instructors: Dr. Atoh/ Dr Fornkwa
Course Code: ENGA 4107 Course Title: GRAMMAR THEORIES
Credit Value: 6 Duration: 3hrs
Day: 21/02/18 Hall: PBC—03
Starting Time: 11:30 Ending Time: 14:30
Instruction: Answer all questions
SECTION A
1.
Discuss the notion of intuition in relation to grammar theories by Chomsky
(20Mks)
2.
Generate the following sentences into tree diagrams (15mks)
i.
The postman will give the boy a parcel
ii.
The soldiers might disgrace themselves
iii.
The men will shoot the arrows at each other
iv.
The boy must seem incredibly stupid to that girl
v.
The man bought his car from my father
SECTION B
1.
With examples where appropriate, discuss Universal Grammar in First language
acquisition (15 marks)
2.
Use the two clauses below to discuss Markedness theory: (10 marks)
i.
The actress blamed herself
ii.
Emily Knew that the actress would blame herself
3.
Provide theoretical arguments to show that there is no agreement as to
whether L2 learners have access to Universal Grammar (10 marks)
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