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Adj / V -able / un- cork Based on the context…
Adj
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V -able
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un- cork
Based on the context presented in (2), the tree above does not match the meaning of the word ‘uncorkable’. Explain why by referring to (i) the word meaning (provide a paraphrase) and (ii) by referring to the relevant affixes and their attachments.
In the (simplified) morphological tree provided, it does not match the meaning of the word ‘uncorkable’ that is because it proposes a different interpretation. The definition of the word “uncorkable” is the inability to open or remove a cork but the tree suggests that it also means “cannot be recorked.” The stem “cork” has the suffix “-able” attached, and contradicts the intended meaning by indicating the ability to perform the action.
b. Now, provide the correct morphological tree for the word ‘uncorkable’, making sure to include all the relevant labels.
The following sentence is structurally (syntactically) ambiguous:
That slightly unstable scientist observed the mice on the counter.
Meaning: The scientist watched the mice while he was sitting on the counter.
a. Consider the (simplified) syntactic tree below. Focus on the attachments, not the labels:
Cl
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NP VP
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* V NP
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observed DET N PP
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the mice on the counter
*That slightly unstable scientist
b. Now, draw the correct syntactic tree that represents the intended meaning in (4). Make sure to show the full structure (do NOT use triangles). Your tree should be clear and easy to read.
Compare the careful speech and rapid speech pronunciations of the following English words.
Word/Phrase Careful Speech Rapid Speech
‘jewelry’ / d??ulri/ [d??ul?ri]
‘athlete’ /æ?lit/ [æ??lit]
‘biathlon’ /bajæ?l?n/ [bajæ??l?n]
a. Name the coarticulation process (assimilation, deletion, epenthesis, etc.) that is responsible for the rapid speech pronunciation. Be specific.
Name of Process:
Now, explain your choice in (a). Make sure to clearly define the process and identify which segments it targets by giving concrete examples from the data in (5).
Draw the syllabic structure (syllable trees) for the following two words. (Please read and check answers carefully)
The broad (phonemic) transcription has been provided.
‘abundant’ / ?b?nd?nt /
‘incongruous’ / ??k??gru?s /
