A Linguistics Workbook, 4th Edition

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  1. Assume for the moment that [r] is basic. What would be the phonological
    rule necessary to derive [l]? (That is, r --+ l/...?.. .)

  2. Which rule, E-l or E-2, would be preferable? That is, which rule is simpler,
    the rule deriving [l] from [r] or the rule deriving [r] from [l]?


F. Now consider the monomorphemic Korean words in set C (8-14). Does the
generalization that you stated in question D hold true for these examples as
well? If not, modify the rule you chose in question E-3 so that it accounts for
these examples.


G. Is the phonological rule that you chose in question E-3 compatible with the
generalization that you found in question F? If not, modify your rule so that
it is.


H. Assuming the phonological rule that you developed in questions E-G, provide
the underlying or basic representation of the words for "knife," "seven," and
"ruby."

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