Question

What is meant by kernel sentence?

• A. The basic sentence of a language
• B. The passive sentence
• C. Interrogative sentence
• D. Negative sentence

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The basic sentence of a language

A kernel sentence is:

A simple, active, affirmative, declarative sentence — the basic sentence structure from which more complex sentences are derived using transformations.

Examples of Kernel Sentences:

• The boy kicked the ball. ✅ (Simple, active, affirmative, declarative)