“grammar is the set of structural rules that govern the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language. The term refers also to the study of such rules, and this field includes morphology, syntax, and phonology, often complemented by phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics. Linguists do not normally use the term to refer to orthographical rules, although usage books and style guides that call themselves grammars may also refer to spelling and punctuation.”
In addition to the general definition as above, there are some experts who define Grammar languages with different styles like Greenbaum and Leech. Leech et al (1982: 3)
Defines grammar as:
“Reference to the Mechanism According to the which language works when it is used to Communicate with other people.Grammar Is a mechanism for puttin
g words together, but we have said little about the sound of meaning. “
g words together, but we have said little about the sound of meaning. “
” The meaning Grammar is a reference mechanism when used according to the function of language in communication with others …. Grammar is the rule for the incorporation of the word, or the rules merging the sound of a meaning “
More extreme, renowned experts on the Grammar Greenbaum (1996: 25) defines Grammar as follows:
” In the concrete sense of the word grammar, a grammar is a book of one or more volumes. We of Also use grammar course for the contents of the book. When we compare grammars for Reviews their coverage and accuracy, we are referring to the contents of the book: a grammar is a book on grammar, just as a history is a book on history. ”
“According to the concrete meaning of the word Grammar, grammar is a book that contains one or more volumes. We also would define grammar as the contents of a book. When we compare grammar with discussion and kebebenarannya, we are of course referring to the contents of a book: so Grammar is a books on grammar, as well as the history is a book about the history. “
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