Descriptive and Prescriptive grammar

What is the primary goal of prescriptive grammar?

• To describe how language is actually used by speakers.

• To study the cultural context of language

• To prescribe rules for "correct" language usage

• To analyze the historical development of language

Which of the following sentences is an example of prescriptive grammar?

• Me and him went to the store.

• I ain't got no money

• She speaks English good.

• To whom did you give the book?

Which statement best describes descriptive grammar?

• It focuses on establishing rules for "proper" language usage

• It studies the impact of culture on language development.

• It is concerned with the historical origins of grammar rules.

• It aims to describe and analyze how language is used in real-life situations.

Which of the following sentences is an descriptive grammar?

• You shouldn't split infinitives

• I'm going to the store.

• He don't know the answer

• I could care less about that

What is an example of a prescriptive grammar rule?

• Using double negatives to emphasize negation.

• Making verbs agree with their subjects in number.

• Avoiding ending sentences with prepositions.

• Using "they" as a singular pronoun

Descriptive grammar often changes over time as language evolves and adapts to new contexts and influences

• True

• False

Prescriptive grammar tends to prioritize the spoken language over written language in its rules and conventions.

• True

• False

What is an example of a descriptive grammar approach?

• Prescribing the use of "whom" in formal writing

• Standardizing spelling and punctuation rules across all dialects

• Analyzing how regional dialects differ in pronunciation and vocabulary

• Mandating the use of passive voice in scientific writing