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In advanced English morphosyntax and categorical lexical analysis, identifying parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs) often depends on syntactic distribution and zero-derivation (conversion) rather than inherent semantic definitions. Consider the following four advanced propositions regarding parts of speech and their identification: I. A word that primarily functions as a descriptive adjective (e.g., 'fast', 'hard', 'late') can undergo zero-derivation to function as an adjunct adverb of manner without any morphological suffixation, retaining identical spelling while shifting its syntactic modification from a nominal head to a verbal head (e.g., 'She runs very fast'). II. The indefinite pronouns 'one', 'none', and 'some' possess distinct pronominal properties enabling them to head noun phrases independently; however, while 'one' can function as a generic third-person pronoun, a numerical head, or a prop-word substituting for an entire nominal projection, 'none' can govern either singular or plural verb agreement depending on semantic notional concord. III. Intensive and reflexive pronouns share identical morphological suffixes ('-self' / '-selves'), but they are syntactically distinct: reflexive pronouns are argument-bound anaphors required by the valency of the governing predicate where the antecedent and the object occupy distinct theta-roles within the same clause, whereas intensive pronouns are non-argument adjuncts (appositive nominal modifiers) that emphasize a referent and can be omitted without violating core clause grammaticality. IV. When an -ing participle form appears pre-nominally preceding a noun, it invariably functions as an attributive adjective if it admits degree modification by intensifying adverbs such as 'very' or 'more' (e.g., 'a very surprising development'), whereas if it retains pure verbal government and takes a direct object complement, it must be analyzed syntactically as a gerundial noun or participial adjunct outside the core adjectival category. Identify the option that correctly evaluates the morphosyntactic, categorical, and theoretical validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to standard English grammar and Parts of Speech identification principles.
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All four propositions correctly describe advanced principles of English morphosyntax and categorical identification. Proposition I correctly highlights zero-derivation (conversion) where flat adverbs retain adjective forms. Proposition II accurately distinguishes the multi-functional pronominal behaviors of 'one' and 'none'. Proposition III precisely differentiates argument-bound reflexive anaphors from non-argument appositive intensive pronouns. Proposition IV correctly distinguishes between adjectives (which admit degree modification like 'very surprising') and gerunds/participles retaining verbal properties. For a comprehensive overview of lexical categories, consult the Parts of Speech reference on Wikipedia.
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