Wednesday, May 1, 2013

syntax, sin tax

Syntax or syntax is a grammar term, meaning the use of word order and pattern, and how they make or change the meaning of a sentence--
Your essays will be graded on vocabulary and syntax.
His syntax is unusual; I wonder what his native language is?

Sin tax or sin tax ( two words, rhymes with syntax ) means a special tax on vice or "sin", such as the tax on cigarettes or alcohol--
Few politicians are willing to vote against a new sin tax.
Most people continue to buy alcohol, even with a high sin tax added to the price.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"His syntax is so awkward, that I'm not sure whether he is for the proposed sin tax, or against it."

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