Using the grammar notation in your textbook, which rule means that a verb can be either jumps over or eats? A) ::= "jumps over" | "eats" | B) ::= jumps over | eats C) ::= jumps | over | eats D) ::= | |

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In grammar notation, the "::=" symbol means "is defined as," and the "|" symbol means "or." Therefore, the rule "<verb> ::= jumps over | eats" correctly defines a verb as being either "jumps over" or "eats" without unnecessary symbols or incorrect formatting.

Using the Grammar Notation in Your Textbook, Which Rule Means