Grammar

Definition

Grammar, the framework for a language, consists of syntax (the way words are combined to convey meaning) and morphology (the forms of words) of a particular language.

Morphology is the system that governs the structure of words and the construction of word forms (e.g., nouns, verbs, adjectives). Morphology includes how morphemes (the smallest unit of meaning) are used to develop the rules of word formation in English, such as adding an s to indicate a plural (e.g., books) or an ’s to indicate possessive (e.g., mommy’s), the use of prefixes, the use of suffixes, and so forth.

Syntax is the system governing the order and combination of words to form sentences and the relationships among the elements within a sentence (e.g., subject, object).

Individuals with speech and language disorders may have difficulty – either singly or in combination – with grammar. Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, and treat communication and related problems, including grammar problems.

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