Syntax (english)

SYNTAX(IS) – comes from Greek word
- SYN = together
- TAX(IS) = agreement, organisation
PHRASES, CLAUSES, SENTENCES
PHRASES
Phrase – smallest part of a sentence after the verb
- is a group of related words that does not include a subject and a verb
- NP, AdjP and AdvP are composed of 3 primary elements:
1.) head
2.) modifier – precede a head
2.1 – pre – modifier – precede the NP
2.2 – post- modifier – follow the NP
3.) qualifier – follow a head