syntax trees

A syntax tree is a visual diagram that shows how a sentence is structured according to grammar rules. It breaks down the sentence into parts—such as nouns, verbs, and phrases—and shows how these parts relate to each other hierarchically. Think of it like a family tree for words: the main idea sits at the top, with smaller components branching below. This helps us understand the grammatical relationships and ensures the sentence is correctly formed. Syntax trees are used in linguistics and language processing to analyze and generate language accurately.