AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

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Grammar
A
the system of rules for acceptable language
B
the smallest units of sound that carry meaning
C
the system of rules for putting words in order
D
the system of using words to create meaning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At a high level, the definition of grammar is a system of rules that allow us to structure sentences. It includes several aspects of the English language, like: Parts of speech (verbs, adjectives, nouns, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, modifiers, etc.)

Detailed explanation-2: -The rules which govern how elements of language are put together are known as the grammar of the language.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary purpose of grammar is to improve the speaking and writing skills of the learner. In addition, grammar can help them become a better communicator. Grammar studies the rules and structure of language, including parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation.

Detailed explanation-4: –“Acceptability is the extent to which a sentence allowed by the rules to be grammatical is considered permissible by speakers and hearer; grammaticality is the extent to which a ‘string’ of language conforms with a set of given rules."

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