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What is the difference between syntax and grammar?

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Daniela K.MAR 1, 2021, 6:15:49 AM

Grammar is a set of structural rules governing the construction of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in a language. Syntax is a branch of linguistics that studies the structure of a sentence.

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Which of the following is NOT an argument in favor of the concept of autonomous syntax?

Select one of the following options:
  • A.

    It fails to explain linguistic structure.

  • B.

    The idea that language embodies an interpretation of reality and can influence thought about that reality.

  • C.

    It prevents theoretical models from getting too complex.

  • D.

    It excludes non-linguistic context.

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