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Table 2.1 Difference between transformational-generative and functional-
typological grammars

Parameters TG Grammar FT Grammar
1. Structure and Language is conceived as Language is an instrument

function structure independent of used to perform some socio-
meaning and function. Syntax linguistic functions. No

is autonomous. linguistic component is
autonomous.
2. Innateness It emphasizes on the innate Language is explained in

formal properties, i.e., the terms of pragmatic functional
inbuilt genetic-neutral structure behavior with ecological and

referred to as "universal evolutionary mediation.
grammar"

3. Language and The formal properties of language Language is explained in
cognition are emphasized with notion of terms of general cognitive

mentalism, i.e., structure. capacities and processes.
4. Formalization Language is described as Language is an instrument for
formal, deductive, closed and carrying on communication,

complete system, and the so, it is pragmatically based
grammar of "competence" is and recognizes open-ended,

deterministic automation. contingent and less than
categorical nature of

language behavior and
cognition.

5. Empirical The linguistic data are used to The linguistic data are
integrity of the construct the models of analyzed to examine the form
database 'competence', the inbuilt system and function relation and to

of language implanted in the seek how the function shapes
brain. the form of the language.

6. Cross-language It disregards the nature and Each and every language has
variability significance of cross-language unique linguistic features of

typological variability, and its own, and so must be
regards the syntax of the studied independently. No

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