In one popular science-fiction movie, the Jedi master uses sentences such as, "When 900 years old you are, look so good you will not." When he speaks in this way, the Jedi master can convey meaning, but his sentences do not conform to which of the following rules of the English language?

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Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. The Jedi master's sentences, while understandable, do not follow the conventional word order of English syntax.

In One Popular Science-Fiction Movie, the Jedi Master Uses Sentences