AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ENGLISH SYNTAX: PARTS OF SPEECH, PHRASE STRUCTURE, AND SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION

Enzelly Hernita Sidabalok; Sintya Margaretha Sinaga; Rentina Flora Indah Ompusunggu; Cindy Debora Manurung

doi:10.61722/jinu.v2i6.6334

Authors

Enzelly Hernita Sidabalok Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Sintya Margaretha Sinaga Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Rentina Flora Indah Ompusunggu Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Cindy Debora Manurung Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61722/jinu.v2i6.6334

Keywords:

Syntax, Parts of Speech, Phrase Structure, Sentence Analysis, EFL Pedagogy, Linguistic Structure

Abstract

Syntax plays a foundational role in understanding the structure of language, particularly in the context of English language learning. This paper explores the classification of English parts of speech, their syntactic roles, phrase composition, and sentence structures. Drawing upon both classical syntactic frameworks and recent linguistic scholarship (2015–2025), the study analyzes how word categories function and interact within phrases and clauses. Special attention is paid to the pedagogical implications of syntactic awareness for EFL learners, linking theory with practical application. By revisiting concepts introduced by Hambali & Mirizon (2017) and expanding them with insights from contemporary linguistics, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of English syntax relevant to both educators and learners.

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