Syntax and Semantics - California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL)

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Question

Syntax refers to ____________________.

Answer

This is a simple definition question. "Syntax" refers to the arrangement of grammatical units into a cohesive sentence, this includes words, phrases, clauses, punctuation. The words chosen in a sentence is called "diction."

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Question

The last element of fluent writing most second language learners develop is _______________.

Answer

Second language learners tend to develop the ability to write grammatically correct sentences far before they develop the ability to write sentences that are syntactically varied, using multi-clause sentences, a variety of introductory phrases, and so on.

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