Question

What does the term 'syntax' refer to in linguistics?

• A. The study of word meanings
• B. The study of sentence structure
• C. The study of sound patterns
• D. The study of language change

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The study of sentence structure

• Syntax is part of grammar.

• It's concerned with the structure and order of words in a sentence.

• It ensures that words form a valid expression.

• It's often an issue in poetry, where it's discussed in connection with diction.