Question 2 Constituency tests are used to identify phrases within a sentence. True False

Constituency tests are essential tools in linguistic analysis, helping researchers determine if a group of words functions as a unified phrase. For example, if you can replace a group of words with a single pronoun without altering the meaning, you’ve likely found a constituent. So, if you ever find yourself replacing "the quick brown fox" with "it," you’ve confirmed it's a phrase! These tests can be playful too! You might try the substitution test, where you swap a phrase for a single word, or the movement test which involves altering the position of a phrase to see if the sentence still holds together. Just be cautious; common mistakes include assuming that every group of words can be treated as a constituent when sentence structure can be tricky!