Grammar Quiz

The term 'grammar' refers to the set of structural rules on speakers' or writers' usage and creation of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language.

The two different ways to study grammar are traditional grammar and theoretical grammar.

Fluent speakers typically acquire the rules of a language through internalization, mainly during early childhood, and not by intentional study or instruction.

<p>The term 'grammar' can also describe the linguistic behavior of groups of speakers and writers rather than individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of grammar includes phonology, morphology, syntax, phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a difference in scale is that 'English grammar' could refer to the grammar of all the language's speakers (whole of English grammar) or what is shared among the grammars of all or most English speakers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Much of the internalization of language rules occurs during early childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional grammar and theoretical grammar are two different ways to study grammar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluent speakers typically acquire the rules of a language by hearing other speakers, especially during early childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'grammar' can also describe the linguistic behavior of groups of speakers and writers rather than individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers