1.1.2 Examining Grammar and Syntax

• Grammar and syntax both ensure sentences are grammatically correct.


  True
• What are clause types identified in grammatical analysis?

  Main, subordinate, relative
• Why is studying word order significant in grammar?

  Conveys meaning effectively
• Grammar includes the arrangement of words to convey meaning.


  True
• Subject-verb agreement requires the verb to match the subject in number.


  True
• Following syntactical rules ensures sentences are clear and unambiguous.


  True
• The purpose of grammar is to ensure language elements are correctly used.


  True
• What does the tense of a verb indicate about an action?

  The timing of the action
• Syntax is crucial for effective communication because it allows us to convey meaning through the proper arrangement of words
• Proper word order is crucial for creating clear, unambiguous sentences
• Independent clauses contain a subject and a verb and express a complete thought
• Match the phrase type with its description:

  Noun Phrase ↔️ Acts as a noun

  Verb Phrase ↔️ Contains a verb and its objects

  Prepositional Phrase ↔️ Begins with a preposition
• What does a verb phrase contain?

  A verb and its objects
• Understanding phrases improves communication skills


  True
• Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses


  True
• Function words are essential for creating grammatically correct sentences


  True
• Subject-verb agreement ensures the verb matches the subject in number


  True
• Grammar and syntax work together to create clear communication

  True
• Syntax governs the word order and sentence structure to convey meaning


  True
• Analyzing sentence structure helps convey precise meanings


  True
• A complex sentence includes an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses


  True
• Dependent clauses rely on an independent clause for complete meaning

  True
• Dependent clauses can form a complete sentence on their own.

  False
• A prepositional phrase provides context
• Articles specify a noun as definite (the) or indefinite
• Grammatical analysis of literary texts involves examining sentence structure
• In English, the typical word order is subject-verb-object
• What is the definition of syntax?

  Rules for arranging words
• What does analyzing sentence structure involve?

  Understanding word arrangement
• What are function words used for in a sentence?

  Linking and structuring ideas
• What does the tense of a verb indicate?

  When an action occurs
• What does syntax primarily focus on in language structure?

  Overall structure of sentences
• Grammar focuses on the individual components
• Why is proper word order crucial in a sentence?

  Creates clear, unambiguous meaning
• What broader rule of language does syntax work with to enable meaningful communication?

  Grammar
• What are two essential aspects of language structure that work together to create clear and meaningful communication?

  Grammar and syntax
• Match the sentence function with its description:

  Declarative ↔️ States a fact or opinion

  Interrogative ↔️ Asks a question

  Imperative ↔️ Gives a command or instruction

  Exclamatory ↔️ Expresses strong emotion
• What is a phrase?

  A group of words
• A noun phrase contains a noun and its modifiers
• Prepositions show the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other parts of the sentence