English syntax: the analysis of sentence structure

Syntax, one of the branches in linguistics, deals with the sentence structure of English in a systematic and scientific way. The study of English syntax is the study of rules which generate an infinite number of grammatical sentences. Syntax is a major component of English grammar. In fact, syntax gives power to words to carry the meaning in the form of sentences. Syntax is remarkably flexible in English and one can learn how to use sentences grammatically and analyze the sentences. Morphology and syntax are related to each other. Morphology deals with internal structure of words whereas Syntax deals with the structure of sentences. As words are important for a language, sentences are also important. Sentence structure is vital in both speaking and writing. Even a word is not properly used in a sentence, the whole sentence will be wrong. The use of phrases and clauses, subject and verb agreement and the use of parts of speech etc must be systematic i.e. grammatically correct. Syntax makes learners understand and use sentences grammatically.

This paper throws a light on the importance of syntax in English, phrases and clauses, kinds of sentences, sentence structures etc and also focuses on the analysis of sentence structure. As it is one of the essential components of English grammar, syntax has its own importance.