The term syntax refers to the:
A) ability to generate an infinite number of expressions.
B) use of arbitrary symbols to refer to objects and events.
C) ability to refer to objects and events that are not present.
D) system of grammatical rules by which symbols are arranged.

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Syntax specifically refers to the system of grammatical rules by which symbols (words, in the case of language) are arranged to form sentences or phrases, determining how words are put together to convey meaning.

The Term Syntax Refers to The