Syntax

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What is syntax?

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The set of rules that governs the structure of sentences in a language.

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses action or state of being.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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The entity that is acted upon by the subject.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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What is word order?

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The arrangement of words in a sentence, which affects its meaning.

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What is a noun?

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A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is an adverb?

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A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.