Positional case theory is one of the numerous morphological theories that try to explain the grammatical category of case in English language. Since this theory defines the case of a noun not by its inflections but by its syntactic function, or position in the sentence, thus mixing morphology and syntax, it is weak and open to criticism.
The conclusion drawn above depends on which of the following assumptions?
(A)Most morphological theories that mix morphology and syntax are weak and open to criticism.
(B)Morphological theories are weak and open to criticism if they mix morphology with syntax.
(C)All morphological theories that dont mix morphology and syntax are strong and beyond criticism.
(D)Theories that explain certain syntactic notions and use morphology are weak and open to criticism.
(E)Any theory that is weak and open to criticism should not be used in further scientific research.![]()
The conclusion drawn above depends on which of the following assumptions?
(A)Most morphological theories that mix morphology and syntax are weak and open to criticism.
(B)Morphological theories are weak and open to criticism if they mix morphology with syntax.
(C)All morphological theories that dont mix morphology and syntax are strong and beyond criticism.
(D)Theories that explain certain syntactic notions and use morphology are weak and open to criticism.
(E)Any theory that is weak and open to criticism should not be used in further scientific research.