Syntax is the part of linguistics that studies the structure and formation of sentences. It explains how words and phrases are arranged to form correct sentences. A sentence could make no sense and still be correct from the syntax point of view as long as words are in their appropriate spots and agree with each other. Here is a classic example by Noam Chomsky, a linguist, that illustrates a case in which a sentence is correct but does not make sense:
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously.
To create grammatically correct and acceptable English sentences, we have to follow the English rules for syntax.
Types of Syntax (Sentence Structures)
Types of sentences and their syntax modes include simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences. Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a conjunction. Complex sentences have dependent clauses, and compound-complex sentences have both types included.
Simple sentence: The girl ran. Structure: Subject-verb.
Compound sentence: The girl ran the marathon, and her cousin did, too. Structure: Subject-verb-object-conjunction-subject-verb.
Complex sentence: Although they were tired after the marathon, the cousins decided to go to a celebration at the park. Structure: Dependent clause-subject-verb-object.
Compound-complex sentence: Although they weren't fond of crowds, this was different, they decided, because of the common goal that had brought everyone together. Structure: Four clauses, dependent and independent
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Thank you for your comments to my blog, in the future I will improve my writing.
Hapusyona, can you explain me what is the different between syntax and grammar?
BalasHapusSure, Grammar is the "umbrella" term. Grammar is everything about how a language works, including syntax, and it's the term non-linguist a.k.a. normal people would use.
HapusSyntax is about word order. Remember those questions where you're supposed to rearrange words to make the sentence sensible? You're dealing with syntax. Basically whenever you're trying to figure out where the subject, verb, predicate, adverb, or any other parts of speech should be, you're faced with the syntax of language
So, grammar deals with everything concerning the 'why's of language. Linguists divide it in two to make it easier to study.
One part of grammar is called morphology, which has to do with the internal structure of words. You're dealing with morphology when you're trying to break down words like 'playing = play + -ing'.
your material is too short haha.. dont be a lazy girl dude
HapusThe explanation about syntax you can make more simple and give more example to make me got the point of it.
BalasHapusA sentence is a grammatical unit consisting of one or more words that bear minimal syntactic relation to the words that prrcede or follow it, expdess a thought in the form of a statement, qiestique, instructions, or exclamation, which starts with a capital letter and ends with a dull stop when written.
HapusWhat this meant: prrcede and expdess ?
HapusSorry novi, I mean precede and expresese hehe
HapusIt's okay.
Hapuswhen i read this explanation i feel borring and i think you just copy past in internet....
BalasHapusSorry, I only share my understanding about syntax not still copy paste hehe
Hapusvery boring, huh
BalasHapusReally? But in here I'm not make you happy
Hapusidc! im curious abt something, are between syntax and grammar is the same?
HapusNo, of course different honey
Hapusoh like that, you should put what the difference between them if you want your blog good!
HapusOk thanm you for your support. I hope you enjoy to read my blog vira
HapusJust simple but boring so much
BalasHapusBoring so much? Are you sure?What is boring about my blog?
Hapusyour blog so short yona
BalasHapusYeah, no problem afriyanti. Because Because for me, let it be short as long as it is understood.
Hapuswhy you dont put the more example ?
BalasHapusBecause I wanna you give example when you have done read my blog. I wanna make you understand about it
HapusYou have to give some explanation about types of syntax. Like,compound sentence,what is that,what the contain on compound sentence,how to create a compound sentence.
BalasHapusOk, first a compound sentence is a sentence consist of two or more independent clauses ( main clauses) with no dependent clause (subordinate clause). Usually linked by the coordinating conjunction : and, but, so, or, nor, then.
HapusFor example :
1. She works in the city but she lives in the suburs.
She works in the city ( Main clause )
But ( coordinating conjunction )
She lives in the suburs ( main clause )
2. He ran out *and* fell over the suitcase
Are you sure about that ? I think you not understand well about types of syntax
HapusRead more please
HapusWhy???? Yeah it's just that I have the ability to understand it, if you want to come more with Professor Syntax especially linguistics.
HapusYou don't have to be a syntax professor to teach everyone.
HapusSo short. Give more example yona
BalasHapusOk ega
Hapus1. Simple sentence
The boy cried
2. Compound sentence
I am tall, *yet* she is short
3. Complex sentence
When I come home, I will eat dinner.
4. Compound complex sentence
The dog ran off when I chased him, but I didn't care
Explanation without example ia so BAD
BalasHapusSo? You think you flower? Sorry I don't care
HapusIf u think u flawer gimme example
Hapus1. Simple
HapusI come
2. Compound
He could is either eat *not* sleep
3. Complex
If you sell the most cookies, you will win the prize
4. Compound complex
Though my mother says it doesn't matter, I am tall, and she is short.
Can you give me example yona?
BalasHapusOf course
Hapus1. Simple
I come
2. Compound
He could is either eat *not* sleep
3. Complex
If you sell the most cookies, you will win the prize
4. Compound complex
Though my mother says it doesn't matter, I am tall, and she is short.
hi yona ,nice, I like but what the meaning "sentence is correct but does not make sense ex: Colorless green ideas sleep furiously" please help me to understand.
BalasHapusHello yona
BalasHapusI like your explanation is not complicated. but give me one more example
Ok only one
HapusSimple sentence
- Some students like to studying in the morning
Your blog is not interesting
BalasHapusOh really? How about make you interest with my blog??
HapusI mean make you interest with my blog hehe
HapusGive me a simple example
BalasHapus1. Simple
HapusThe girl I ran into her bedroom
2. Compound
She is five children, *so* she is incredibly buy.
3. Complex
If you sell the most cookies, you will win the prize
4. Compound complex
Erin loves her brother, and he loves her too because she pays his bills.
Oh, this is again. I have seen the same material with your blog on several blogs. Did you copy paste from another blog? hmm
BalasHapusNo, I'm not copy paste. But i write best my understanding
HapusUm Can you explain briefly what is compound sentence and give me some example of that. Tq
BalasHapusThe appearance of your blog is very boring, btw.
BalasHapusSorry, next time i will make my blog like a your blog have a good blog and creativity
HapusWhat the meaning of this?
BalasHapusMaybe you can read more and after that you can get a point
HapusI don't know why, but read more
BalasHapusBecause my blog so nice
HapusGive attention part of syntax, u should make it easy for reader
BalasHapusYes sure, I can next time
HapusNo example, no more explanation about your material, and no refference about this. It's bad to read.
BalasHapusOh thank you
HapusBetter you have to make examples of your explanations.
BalasHapusyona, can you explain me what is the different between syntax and grammar?
BalasHapusSure I can, grammar deals with everything concerning the 'why's of language. Linguists divide it in two to make it easier to study.
HapusOne part of grammar is called morphology, which has to do with the internal structure of words. You're dealing with morphology when you're trying to break down words like 'playing = play + -ing'.
The other part of grammar is called syntax, which has to do with the external structure of words. When you're trying to figure out the subject-verb agreement and where to put them, you're dealing with syntax.