" For 10 points, name this subfield of linguistics that analyzes the structure of sentences.
The minimal functioning units in this field, such as kernels, are known as formatives in a work titled "Aspects of the Theory of" this field. "Out to lunch" is an example of the pro-drop theory in this field. Relationships like c-command, which can help solve the "parasitic gap" problem, are part of this field's government and binding theory. Do-support, pied-piping, and wh-movement are among the rules in this component of a (*) language. That 1965 book on "Aspects of the Theory of" this field held that well-formed strings of formatives create a "deep structure," while applying transformational rules creates the uttered "surface structure." For 10 points, name this subfield of linguistics that analyzes the structure of sentences.
The minimal functioning units in this field, such as kernels, are known as formatives in a work titled "Aspects of the Theory of" this field.
syntax [prompt on "linguistics" until "out to lunch" is read]