A class game on constituency tests. Each round highlights a string of words. Teams decide whether it is a real constituent, and then the tests show the answer.
Answer each round on your own. Before each test result appears, predict whether the test sentence is grammatical. Rounds come in a new order each time, and you can review your mistakes at the end.
Always use at least two tests. One test alone can give a false result. Tests used: replacement (pronoun, or do for a VP), coordination, cleft, surprise repetition, and the question They did what? Press Enter to move to the next step.
Is the highlighted string a constituent?
LING 101, Fall 2026. Tests and examples follow the lecture slides on word classes and syntax.