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  1. What's the difference between syntax and grammar?

    I've seen grammar used in mathematical contexts, in computability theory, where it has a precise definition. But from what I've read about syntax, I cannot see the difference between the two …

  2. Difference between grammar and syntax? [duplicate]

    Jan 3, 2016 · In some discussions, I use them interchangeably. My preference is to make a distinction between "grammar" and "syntax" parallel to logicians' terms "morphology" and …

  3. syntax - What is the difference between generative grammar and ...

    Apr 4, 2020 · "Generative grammar" refers to a broad theory of language advocated by Chomsky and followers since the mid-60's. It includes research in syntax, semantics, phonology and …

  4. syntax - What's the difference between recursion and embedding ...

    As far as I know, in a string of attributive adjectives, all the adjectives modify the same noun (s); there's no embedding: solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short lives I'm hoping that the experts …

  5. What is the difference between syntax and grammar? [duplicate]

    Closed 7 years ago. I think syntax is concerning with the theories of syntax like structuralism, behaviorism, traditional, and informational since each school has it's own rules and theories …

  6. syntax - Difference between intonation and tonality? - Linguistics ...

    May 28, 2020 · The list of physical primitives for tone versus intonation are probably mostly the same and is more than pitch (it includes duration and phonation: intonation also involves …

  7. syntax - What's the difference between a modifier and a …

    May 19, 2019 · 3 Take this syntax tree as an example: Why is a prepositional phrase (PP) sometimes a post-modifier and sometimes a complement? What is the difference in general? I …

  8. What is the difference between complements and adjuncts?

    What is the difference between complements and adjuncts? I always have a problem drawing a tree diagram for the syntax structure of a sentence with placing complements with word level …

  9. What is the difference between "Topic" and "Focus"

    Jan 14, 2014 · References: L.Rizzi The fine structure of the left periphery in Elements of grammar: Handbook in generative syntax. S.Miyagawa Why agree? Why move? Linguistics Inquiry …

  10. What meaningful distinction is there between morphology and …

    Even within a single language there may be a distinction between the phonological word and the morphological word. As such, morphology and syntax can be easy to distinguish within a given …