Developing Grammar

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  • Created on: 29-01-17 17:53
What are the two areas of grammar?
Syntax and morphology
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Define syntax
The order of words, phrases and clauses (word order)
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Define morphology
Th alteration of words to make sense, and the use of prefixes and suffixes to change word class (plurals, tenses, etc.)
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Give an example of morphology
e.g. 'mice' not 'mouses'
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What is the average size of a 24 month old's vocabulary?
200 words, on average
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What is the average size of a 36 month old's vocabulary?
2,000 words, on average
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Define syntax

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The order of words, phrases and clauses (word order)

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Define morphology

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Give an example of morphology

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What is the average size of a 24 month old's vocabulary?

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