In order to get full credit (a distinguished score) for control of syntax and grammar, a student displays basic comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. true

I would say this is true as syntax means the arrangement of words or phrases and grammar and spelling are part of this ie grammar is the system and structure of a language such as that a sentence must have a subject and a verb or that tenses must agree or that plural nouns must consistently be treated as plural and that words are spelled correctly to give the correct meaning, as examples.

Is this a statement or question?

The correct answer would be a.