The sentences," lee gave the ball to LYNNE" and Lynne received the ball from Lee,"have the same: a. surface structure b. syntax c. surface and deep structures d. deep structures I chose A, is that right?

To determine the correct answer, let's break down the sentences and analyze the concepts of surface structure and deep structure in linguistics.

Surface structure refers to the actual words and phrases used in a sentence, while deep structure refers to the underlying meaning or conceptual representation of a sentence. Syntax, on the other hand, deals with the arrangement and order of words in a sentence.

Now, let's analyze the sentences you provided:

1. "Lee gave the ball to Lynne."
2. "Lynne received the ball from Lee."

Both sentences have the same underlying meaning: Lee transferred the ball to Lynne. However, the surface structures are different because the sentences are worded differently. The order and arrangement of words in both sentences are distinct. The first sentence uses active voice with the subject "Lee" performing the action, while the second sentence uses passive voice with the subject "Lynne" receiving the action.

Therefore, the correct answer is not A (surface structure), but C (surface and deep structures) because both sentences have the same deep structure or underlying meaning, even though they have different surface structures.