What is Grammar?

  '' Grammar is set of rules that define how words are combined or changed to form acceptable units of meaning within a language''(penny)
   '' A grammar is a way that accounts for both the structure of the target language and ir;s communicative use''
         The above definition reveal that grammar is a system of language,It deals with the combination of linguistic items to express acceptable unites of meaning. It is not just combining or patterning of items but dealing with how a language pattern plays role in their communicative  functions.The definition of language is depends upon the n approach of language viewing. The grammer teaching method is is the product of their approach. Grammer is universal aspect but different languages have different grammer which make every language unique. Therefore, foreign language learners do not, normally, know grammatical  rules of target language and they feel difficult to learn it properly. They should be taught grammar for the use of correct and appropriate language in real life situation.
       Some people think that grammer is a dry. rude and boring subject to teach and learn with negative attitude towards it.   In the past,  the teacher used to enlist out just pattern of grammar on the whiteboard and supply the entencesaccording to the pattern . Later on another approach i.e. inductive   approach came as more impressive way of teaching grammar which deals with the teaching grammar from examples to rule. Students are taught grammar in context not in isolation. The inductive approach focuses on teaching grammar in communicative way.