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Question Answer
What is Syntax? Syntax is the set of rules that govern how words and phrases are put together to form meaningful sentences in a language.
What is an example of Syntax? An example of Syntax is the use of a subject, verb, and object in a sentence. For example, The cat chased the mouse.
What are the two main components of Syntax? The two main components of Syntax are morphology and syntax. Morphology is the study of the structure of words and how they are formed, while syntax is the study of how words and phrases are put together to form meaningful sentences.
What is a phrase? A phrase is a group of words that express a single concept or idea.
What is an example of a phrase? An example of a phrase is the old man.
What is an example of a sentence? An example of a sentence is The old man walked slowly down the street.
What is an example of a clause? An example of a clause is The old man walked slowly down the street because he was tired.
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause? The difference between a phrase and a clause is that a phrase does not contain a subject and a verb, while a clause does.
What is the difference between a sentence and a clause? The difference between a sentence and a clause is that a sentence contains only one clause, while a clause may contain multiple phrases.
What is a dependent clause? A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence and must be connected to an independent clause.
What is an independent clause? An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

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Syntax Practice Sheet

Introduction

Syntax is the way in which words, phrases, and sentences are put together in a language. It is an important part of language learning, as it helps us understand the structure of sentences, and how they are used in communication.

Basic Rules

  1. Every sentence has a subject and a verb.

  2. A verb must agree with its subject in number.

  3. A sentence must have a complete thought.

  4. A sentence must have a subject and a verb.

  5. A sentence must have a clear meaning.

Practice Problems

  1. Identify the subject and verb in the following sentence:

The cat ran away.

Answer: Subject: The cat; Verb: ran

  1. What is the number of the verb in the following sentence?

The cats ran away.

Answer: The verb is plural.

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