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Syntax

/sˈɪˌntæks/
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(noun) A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.

The syntax of Python scripts is very simple.
Am I to contribute either colourful and interesting sentences or those that illustrate basic syntax?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The computer programmer had to fix a small error in the ____ of the code before the software would run properly today.

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