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Grammar and Syntax

The document discusses the difference between syntax and grammar. Syntax refers to the order of words in a sentence, while grammar is a broader set of rules governing a language including syntax, morphology, phonology and semantics. There are two types of grammar: prescriptive which focuses on correct use, and descriptive which examines how a language is actually used.

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Grammar and Syntax

The document discusses the difference between syntax and grammar. Syntax refers to the order of words in a sentence, while grammar is a broader set of rules governing a language including syntax, morphology, phonology and semantics. There are two types of grammar: prescriptive which focuses on correct use, and descriptive which examines how a language is actually used.

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NAMES GENESIS NOEMI LAZO LEON- DIANA KERSTHY ZUÑIGA SALAZAR

DATE: 07/12/21

COURSE: PIN-S-MA-7-1

TEACHER: PAREDES SANTIN RUTH ELIZABETH

Difference Between Syntax and Grammar


Syntax is the set of principles that defines the order of words, clauses and
phrases to form a proper sentence in a particular language. On the other
hand, 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. 

Syntax indicates how the words can be put together, so as to make a


sentence. It is the format with the help of which words and phrases are
structured, to frame a sentence.

Grammar is a branch of linguistics that is concerned with syntax and


morphology. The rules may be related to syntax, morphology, phonology
and semantics. There are two types of grammar such as prescriptive and
descriptive grammar.

Prescriptive grammar: Focused on the correct use of vocabulary, spelling,


syntax and semantics and pronunciation.

Descriptive grammar: Focused on examining and explaining the way in


which language is actually used or the way in which it is used previously by
a group of people with similar linguistic norm.
Main Differences Between Syntax and Grammar
 Syntax deals with structuring of words or arrangement of words. Grammar
deals with rules relating to overall sentence construction in a language.

 Syntax does not include Grammar. Grammar includes Syntax.

 Syntax has limited scope. Grammar has wider scope.

 Syntax operates at a micro level i.e. only focuses on the arrangement of


words. Grammar focuses on the macro level i.e. it deals with the rules
regarding the construction of sentences, words, phrases.

 Syntax is not so common in daily usage. Grammar plays an important part


in daily use.

 Syntax is optional. Grammar has a prescriptive approach.

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