Revelations on Grammar Teaching Based on an Analysis on Syntactic Structure of Transformational Generative Grammar and Metafunctions of Systemic Functional Grammar

English has become one of the compulsory subjects for students in China. As a foreign language, especially whose grammatical structure is, some sense, diverse from learners’ mother tongue, it requires teachers to research proper methods present syntactic patterns students’ sake. When turn linguistics, there are two well-known theories about syntax different points perspective. They transformational-generative grammar, proposed by Chomsky, and systemic functional grammar Halliday. Concerned that most beginners may be challenged exposed totally new language embraces cultures; hence, learners supposed start with what is called fundamental syntax---the five basic sentence patterns. teachers, necessary analyze those come up practical teaching so they can help learner study more efficiently. In this essay far too meaningful. This dissertation aims reveal potential relations between analyzing sentences as part efforts seek appropriate ways discussing features. Also, hopefully, bring enlightenment teachers. The method paper applied comparative analysis. After research, have their place explaining types sentences.