Question

When middle-school-age children understand the rules of language that indicate how words and phrases can be combined to form sentences, this is called understanding _________.
a. phonemes
b. metacognition
c. syntax
d. metalinguistic skills

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Syntax.

Explanation:

Syntax is demonstrated as the set of principles that govern the structure or organizational pattern in which the words, sentences, and phrases are combined in a meaningful and coherent manner.

In the given example, the rules of language learnt by the students exemplify 'syntax' as they aim to understand that how words or phrases are integrated together to formulate into coherent sentences and convey the intended thought effectively. Thus, they are attempting to learn the principles or laws of formulating the constructive sentences. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.