What we call "grammar" is referred to by linguists as:
A) syntax.
B) semantic.
C) discourse.
D) lexicon.

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"Grammar" refers to the rules of sentence structure and word order, which are studied under the linguistic term "syntax." Semantic refers to the meaning of words and how they combine to create overall meaning, discourse refers to the larger structure and organization of language beyond individual sentences, and lexicon refers to the vocabulary of a language.

What We Call "Grammar" Is Referred to by Linguists As