Example Sentences
"'The cat sat on the mat' has different syntax than 'On the mat sat the cat.'"
"Syntax affects readability and emphasis."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of syntax?
Study Tips
To remember syntax, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.