Academic / A2

GRAM-uh/ˈɡræmə/

Grammar is the system of language rules: grammar practice, a grammar mistake, English grammar. Vocabulary is words; spelling is letters; pronunciation is sounds. Grammatical is the adjective. A grammarian is rare at A2. Do not write glamour when you mean grammar.

Meaning

The rules for how words work in a language.

Examples

• “This lesson practises grammar and vocabulary.”
• “Check the grammar before you send the form.”
• “The teacher explained the grammar of “look forward to”.”

Good to know

a grammar mistake / practise grammar. Contrast: vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation.

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