Syntax Terms Flashcards

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Syntax

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The study of how speakers of a language are able to combine words into sentences in order to convey ideas.

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Determiner

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a word that specifies a noun

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Qualifier

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a word that specifies a verb

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Degree word

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A word that specifies an adjective

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Complimentizer

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the head of a CP including words such as that, if, whether

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