The grammatical syllabus organizes learning around structures rather than use in communication and is the most common type in published materials. Which option describes this syllabus?

• A. Grammatical syllabus
• B. Communicative syllabus
• C. Lexical syllabus
• D. Content-based syllabus

Answer: (A)

This item tests your understanding of different syllabus types used in language teaching. A grammatical syllabus organizes learning around grammatical structures—tenses, forms, and sentence patterns—in a sequenced progression, focusing on form over real-life use. It’s described as the most common type in published materials because traditional coursebooks tend to present language as a ladder of discrete grammar points to master. The other options don’t fit this description: a communicative syllabus emphasizes language use in authentic communication and functional tasks; a lexical syllabus centers on vocabulary chunks and collocations; a content-based syllabus uses subject matter as the vehicle for language learning. Therefore, the grammatical syllabus best matches the description.