Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Syntactical arrangement refers to the organization and structure of words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence or piece of writing. It involves the order and placement of these elements to create meaning and convey ideas effectively.
Related terms
Clauses: Clauses are groups of words that contain both a subject and a predicate. They can be independent (expressing complete thoughts) or dependent (relying on another clause for meaning).
Phrases: Phrases are groups of related words that function as a single unit within a sentence. They do not have both a subject and predicate like clauses do.
Sentence Structure: Sentence structure refers to how sentences are organized grammatically. It includes elements such as subject-verb agreement, punctuation usage, and the arrangement of phrases and clauses within the sentence.