Introduction to Grammar and Style

Grammar has two branches: morphology, which applies to the formation of words, and syntax, which applies to the arrangement of words to form phrases, clauses, and sentences. The following sections dig deeper into these two branches of grammar to give you a general understanding of what it’s all about. PRACTICAL POINT Grammar is both descriptive and prescriptive. Linguists approach grammar as descriptive; they […]

One of the keys to good writing is to define your terms, so the reader knows what you’re talking about. The following list identifies and defines the three key terms discussed in this chapter: