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grammar theories

Grammar theories explore how language is structured and understood. They examine rules for combining words into meaningful sentences, addressing components like syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and phonology (sounds). Different theories, such as generative grammar, suggest that the brain has an innate ability to produce and interpret language rules, while functionalist theories emphasize how language adapts to real-life communication needs. Overall, grammar theories aim to explain how language functions systematically and how we acquire and use it to convey ideas accurately.