What Role Does Syntax Play in the Effective Use of Language

question 109

Multiple Choice

What role does syntax play in the effective use of language?

• A) Syntax is the smallest unit of meaning possible.
• B) Syntax describes the rules of language use.
• C) Syntax describes each of the sounds that can be generated by humans.
• D) Syntax refers to the back and forth nature of nonverbal communications.

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Definitions:

UML Class Diagram

A type of static structure diagram in the Unified Modeling Language (UML) that describes the structure of a system by showing the system's classes, attributes, operations, and the relationships among objects.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a financial institution that provides principal security and a modest interest rate.

Recursive Methods

Functions in programming that call themselves in order to solve a problem by breaking it down into smaller and simpler sub-problems.

Iterative Equivalent

An approach or version of an algorithm that uses loops to repeatedly execute instructions until a condition is met, as opposed to recursion.