Transformational rules differ from phrase-structure rules in that:
A) they "rewrite" constituents into one or more constituents
B) they apply to entire strings, not just constituents
C) they do not involve deletion of grammatical information
D) all of the above

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Transformational rules apply to entire strings of words or phrases, modifying the structure on a larger scale than phrase-structure rules, which typically focus on individual constituents or smaller units within a sentence.

Transformational Rules Differ from Phrase-Structure Rules in That