Seminar 1

The focus of this type of grammar is on facilitating language acquisition and proficiency.

• Pedagogical grammar

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  Theoretical grammar

The focus of this type of grammar is on developing models and theories that explain the inner workings of a language.

• Theoretical grammar

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  Pedagogical grammar

It codifies and enforces the rules governing the use of a particular language.

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  Descriptive grammar

• Prescriptive grammar

It is also called linguistic grammar or scientific grammar.

• Theoretical grammar

• Pedagogical grammar

It describes grammar according to what is acceptable within a particular community.

• Prescriptive grammar

• Descriptive grammar

This type of grammar appears to be conservative and resistant to change.

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  Prescriptive grammar

• Descriptive grammar

It focuses on the patterns and rules that govern how language is used naturally, without making value judgments about correctness.

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  Descriptive grammar

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  Prescriptive grammar

This type of grammar discourages the use of double negatives, suggesting that multiple negatives in a sentence create confusion and should be avoided

• Prescriptive Grammar

• Descriptive Grammar

This type of grammar is tailor - made.

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  Pedagogical grammar

• Theoretical grammar

It can be descriptive or prescriptive or a blend of both.

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  Theoretical grammar

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  Pedagogical grammar