Learning grammar has been a part of your English studies since the beginning. Now, we’ll look at grammar as a tool for controlling syntax.
What is syntax? The arrangement of words, clauses, and phrases in a sentence in a way that delivers a clear message.
In other words, we need to learn how to control sentences such that we can deliver the same message in a variety of ways to serve different purposes. For example, we can use different clauses and phrases, make different word choices and use different forms of words, make strategic use of punctuation to emphasize or add pauses, and so on.
This video is an introduction to the Grammar & Syntax course. It outlines the uses of syntax and the benefits of mastering it. It will be followed by videos looking at the essential sentence elements. We will also show you one way to collect and use the words.
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