Noun

Singular grammar

Plural countable and uncountable; plural grammars

grammar (countable and uncountable; plural grammars)

  1. A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
  2. (uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).
  3. A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.
  4. (computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.
  5. (computing theory) A formal system defining a formal language
  6. (British, archaic) a textbook.

Synonyms

  • (in linguistics): morpho-syntax (from the relationship between morphology and syntax)

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Fri Jul 10 00:22:31 2009

In linguistics, grammar refers to the logical and structural rules that govern the composition of sentences, phrases, and words in any given natural language. The term refers also to the study of such rules, and this field includes morphology and syntax, often complemented by phonetics, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics.

Each language has its own distinct grammar. "English grammar" is the set of rules within the English language itself. "An English grammar" is a specific study or analysis of these rules. A reference book describing the grammar of a language is called a "reference grammar" or simply "a grammar". A fully explicit grammar exhaustively describing the grammatical constructions of a language is called a descriptive grammar, as opposed to linguistic prescription, which tries to enforce the governing rules of how a language is to be used.

Grammatical frameworks are approaches to constructing grammars. The standard framework of generative grammar is the transformational grammar model developed in various ways by Noam Chomsky and his followers from the 1950s onwards.

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Mon Jul 6 15:20:23 2009

What are the benefits of knowing English grammar thoroughly? How does it helps while speaking and writing?
Q. I am learning English Grammar. What are the benefits of knowing English grammar thoroughly? How does it helps while speaking and writing?
Asked by Sundaresan T - Thu Jun 5 06:07:39 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It will definitely help you when speaking and writing. When you know the correct way to develop a sentence, that will translate into other areas of your life. You will sound more intelligent when you speak, and also when you write. Good grammar will distinguish you from they next guy when applying for a job, writing an essay, asking a girl out, etc.
Answered by Ryan C - Thu Jun 5 13:16:30 2008

How do you make Grammar Check Word 97 work properly?
Q. I can tell it isn't really checking grammar because I've put wrong things in and the grammar check passes it. Spellcheck works. Is there a place to put in settings?
Asked by Captain American Woman - Wed Jun 17 11:59:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's not a setting. Computers don't always correct grammar efficiently. They can catch really major things most of the time, but you should always proofread to double-check the computer. It sometimes says things are grammatically incorrect when they aren't, so watch out for that as well. If you have trouble with grammar and don't trust the computer, maybe by a book on grammar or look up things you are unsure of on the internet.
Answered by one nation under GOD - Wed Jun 17 22:00:48 2009

Where can I learn advanced english grammar?
Q. I am a sophomore in high school, and am planning on taking the ACT. I find the grammar section very difficult on it, so I would like to get myself a book that explains grammar. I want it to be as advanced as possible, with many examples. Could anybody recommend anything?
Asked by ny_spinner_dan - Fri Feb 8 15:04:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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