Question

What does the following diagram mean?

S ---> NP + VP.

In order to have a sentence, it must contain a noun phrase and a verb phrase.
A sentence can be rewritten as a noun phrase plus a verb phrase.
In a sentence, the noun phrase must precede the verb phrase.
A sentence can contain only a noun phrase and a verb phrase.

Answer 1

@DreamCaster

Answer 2

The key here is the plus sign, which can also translate to "and."

Answer 3

is it the first one?

Answer 4

That's correct! :)

Answer 5

thanks:)

Answer 6

You're welcome! :)