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Grammar Consists of A Wide Set of Structural Rules

Syntax is a subset of grammar that focuses on the arrangement of words and phrases to create coherent sentences, while grammar encompasses the entire system of rules governing language structure and usage. Syntax dictates word order and agreement in sentences, whereas grammar includes broader aspects such as morphology and semantics. Understanding the distinction between syntax and grammar is essential for mastering language construction and interpretation.

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Grammar Consists of A Wide Set of Structural Rules

Syntax is a subset of grammar that focuses on the arrangement of words and phrases to create coherent sentences, while grammar encompasses the entire system of rules governing language structure and usage. Syntax dictates word order and agreement in sentences, whereas grammar includes broader aspects such as morphology and semantics. Understanding the distinction between syntax and grammar is essential for mastering language construction and interpretation.

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Many think that syntax and grammar are one and the same thing, but
the fact is syntax is just a part of grammar. As against, grammar is the
entire system of rules that allows people to form and interpret words,
clauses, phrases and sentences, in their language.
Syntax can be understood as the set of principles that defines the order of
words, clauses and phrases to form a proper sentence in a particular
language.
On the contrary, Grammar implies an abstract system containing the set
of rules governing the basics of a language, such as a form, structure and
order of words. Let’s take a look at the article given below to understand
the difference between syntax and grammar in detail.
Key Differences Between Syntax and Grammar
The difference between syntax and grammar can be drawn clearly on the
following grounds:
-Syntax implies the set of rules that define the way in which words and
phrases are organized, to make coherent sentences. On the other hand,
Grammar refers to the study of word classes, their conjugation, functions
and relation in a particular sentence.
-Grammar is a branch of linguistics which is concerned with the syntax,
morphology, semantics, and phonology. As against, the syntax is a part of
grammar, indicating the way in which the words are sequenced to create
sentences.
-While syntax tells you how to arrange the words in a sentence, based on
the declarative, interrogative, negative, affirmative or exclamatory
sentence. Conversely, grammar is all about creating a logical and
meaningful sentence. It will tell you how language works and how words
are used.
-The syntax is the study of the principles and processes whereby words
and other components of sentence structure are put together to create
grammatically correct sentences. In contrast, grammar helps you to
understand the laws of language and the appropriate way of using the
language both in speech as well as in writing.

2. Syntax is a form of grammar. It is concerned primarily with word order


in a sentence and with the agreement of words when they are used
together. So it is, in a sense, acting as a kind of ‘police officer’ for the way
in which sentences are constructed.
English is a language that has a structure known as SVO. That is subject,
verb and object. The cat (subject) washes (verb) its paw (object). This is
the correct word order and also there is agreement between the words.
If there were no agreement within the sentence, it could read, “The cat
washes their paw”. This does not make sense. The cat may have four
paws, but it is only washing one paw. For there to be agreement, the
possessive ‘it’ has to be correct. Thus “The cats (plural) wash their (plural)
paws (plural)”. This is the correct use of the plural possessive (their).

3. Grammar consists of a wide set of structural rules, including syntax,


which focuses specifically on the order of words in a sentence.

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