The sequence of words as they are actually spoken or written is called the ____ of language.

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Surface structure refers to the actual sequence of words as they are spoken or written, regardless of their underlying meaning or grammar. Situational grammar is not a commonly used term in linguistics, while deep structure and transformational grammar refer to the underlying meaning and underlying rules of language, respectively.

The Sequence of Words as They Are Actually Spoken or Written