SYNTAX
1. ARDITA LISTIANI (20210213003)
2. CANDHIKA SINTA DEWI (2021021022
Syntax can be defined as a set of rules, principles, and pro-
cesses that preside over the structuring of sentences in
any given
SYNTAX language.
DEFINITION Syntax defines the rule that need to be followed when
forming a sentence from words, clauses, punctuation, and
phrases.
Correct syntax involves the right choice of words, and
phrases.
SYNTAX EXAMPLE
Examples of Sentence Structure
• While traveling, people who take meals are very disturbing. (Incorrect syntax)
• People who take meals while traveling are very disturbing. (Correct syntax)
• When evaluating the test, more than one area needed to be
corrected. (Incorrect)
• When evaluating the test, the examiner noted the areas to be corrected. (Cor-
rect)
SYNTAX EXAMPLE
Punctuation Examples
• Come home tonight I have something special for you. (Incorrect syntax)
• Come home tonight! I have something special for you. (Correct syntax)
• Before we embark on our mission. (Incorrect)
• We need a break before we embark on our mission. (Correct)
Choice of Words
• Did you ever show him the results? Yes, I was showing him the results
two days ago. (Incorrect)
• Did you ever show him the results? Yes, I showed him two days ago. (Correct)
The first sentence, which is incorrect, makes use of the wrong verb tense. It tries to show
that something that was concluded in the past is still going on. “Was showing” may also
mean that you may still be showing. The term “showed” is a simple past tense indicating
that the event took place and is no more.
SYNTAX VS GRAMMAR
SYNTAX GRAMMAR
DEFINITION Syntax is the set of rules, Grammar is a set of structural
principles, and processes thatrules that dictates the
govern the structure of construction of
sentences in any language. sentences, clauses, phrases and
words in a language.
CONTENT Syntax is mainly about the Grammar is about the rules and
order of words in a sentence. structures governing the
construction of sentences,
clauses,
phrases and words.
AREAS Syntax falls under grammar. Grammar includes orthography,
accidence, morphology, and
syntax.
USAGE Syntax is a discipline of Grammar is a more general
linguistics. term
used in everyday use.
