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The Noun Phrase (NP) is a syntactic unit built around a...

The Noun Phrase (NP) is a syntactic unit built around a noun, which functions as the head, and may include determiners and modifiers. Analyze the statements below regarding the structure of the noun phrase in the sentence: "The three expensive cars."


I."Cars" is the head noun of the phrase, determining the number and gender of the phrase.

II."The" acts as a determiner (definite article), identifying the specific group of cars being referred to.

III."Three" and "expensive" function as pre-modifiers (numeral and adjective) that describe the head noun.


Choose the alternative that indicates the correct statement(s).


A

II and III, only.


B

I, II and III.


C

I, only.


D

I and III, only.


E

I and II, only.