Aux to T movement and V to T movement

Question

I just learned this new concept in my syntax class and I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the concepts. I was wondering if anyone could write a syntax tree showing the movements happening?

Answer 1

Here is a simpler breakdown of the Aux-to-T Movement syntax tree without excessive details:

1. Top Level: CP (Complementizer Phrase)
2. Contains C (Complementizer), which holds the auxiliary "is" in the question form.
3. Second Level: TP (Tense Phrase)
4. Contains T (Tense) where "is" moves after it leaves its original position in Aux.
5. Third Level: VP (Verb Phrase)
6. Shows the original Aux position holding "is."
7. Contains the main verb "singing."
8. Displays "she" as the subject.