Refers to a language's rules for combining words to form acceptable phrases and sentences.

Syntax refers to a rule of language for combining words to form acceptable phrases and sentences .

Explanation

The study of arrangements relating to phrases and words to form a complete meaningful sentence in a language is defined as Syntax.  

The types of Syntax are

·Simple Sentences

·Compound Sentences

·Complex Sentences

·Compound-complex sentences

The main function of syntax is to give complete meaningful sentences thereby serving as a communication mode between the communicator and audience.

Syntax applies to writers as readers need to understand the theme writers convey.

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i am confused, what is the question? i can you out if you put it into more depth.