Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
- What is Grammar?
- How many fundamental elements are there in Grammar?
- What are they?
A
- Grammar refers to the way words are used, classified and structured together to form coherent written or spoken communication.
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- Parts of Speech, Inflection and Syntax
2
Q
Define Parts of Speech
A
Parts of Speech are the categories to which words are assigned, based on their meaning, structure and function in a sentence.
3
Q
Define Inflection and it’s two main categories.
A
- Inflection: The process by which words are changed in form to create new, specific meanings
- Conjugation: Inflection of Verbs
- Declension: Inflection of Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives and Adverbs.
4
Q
Define Syntax.
A
The rules and patterns that govern how we structure sentences.