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INTRODUCTION
Syntax means the rules for how words are put together to form sentences.
Syntax is important for understanding how we communicate with language.
This presentation will help you learn the basics of syntax and why it is
important.
WORD ORDER
Word order means the order in which words are put in a sentence.
In English, we usually put words in the order subject-verb-object.
But other languages have different word orders.
Knowing word order helps us make sense when we talk or write.
PHRASES
Phrases are groups of words that work together to make meaning.
A phrase has a main word and other words that describe or modify it.
For example, "big brown dog" is a phrase where "dog" is the main word and
"big" and "brown" describe it.
Phrases help us make more complex sentences.
CLAUSES
Clauses are groups of words that have a subject and a verb.
A clause can be complete on its own or need more information to make sense.
For example, "I went to the store" is a complete clause, but "because I needed milk"
is a dependent clause that needs more information.
Clauses help us make more complex sentences with different levels of information.
SENTENCE TYPES