Prescriptive and Descriptive Grammar

Prescriptive Grammar is ...

• concerned with rules and standards

• an everyday communicative style

• proper English

• looking at the usage and context

Which one of these is considered DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR?

• What are you waiting for?

• I do not like apples.

• I like to read.

• She is a beautiful girl.

What are the disadvantages of Descriptive Grammar?

• Lacks variety

• Ambiguous

• Hinders creativity and language development

• Differing interpretations and preferences

What are the advantages of Prescriptive Grammar?

• Provides clarity and precision

• Promotes the adherence to language norms

• Inclusive

• Accurately represents the natural language usage

Which one is considered to be PRESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR?

• I'm working late 'cause I'm a singer

• Make 'em whistle like a missile bomb, bomb

• Enlighten the future

• When we pull up, you know it's a shut down

“I could of gone to the party, but I stayed home instead. #FOMO”

Based on the above caption, this is an example of...

• Prescriptive Grammar

• Descriptive Grammar

“Everyone’s always like ‘I could care less,’ but shouldn’t it be ‘I couldn’t care less’? 😂 #GrammarNerd”

The above caption reflects ...

• Descriptive Grammar

• Prescriptive Grammar

“Ain't nobody got time for that!”

The above caption reflects ...

• Descriptive Grammar

• Prescriptive Grammar

Which sentence is correctly paired to the type of Grammar?

• Me and Jason - Descriptive

• Jason and I - Descriptive

• Jason and I - Prescriptive

• Me and Jason- Prescriptive

Which is an accurate statement about prescriptive and descriptive approaches to grammar?

• Descriptive grammar has value while prescriptive grammar does not.

• Both prescriptive and descriptive grammar have their own role and value related to the understanding of language.

• Prescriptive grammar emphasizes how people speak the way they do, while descriptive grammar emphasizes how they should speak.

• Prescriptive grammar has value while descriptive grammar does not.