DESCRIPTIVE VS PRESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR

What's the primary goal of prescriptive grammar?

• To study cultural context of language.

• To analyze the historical development of language.

• To prescribe rules for "correct" language use.

• To describe how language is actually used by speakers.

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

• Me and him went to the store.

• I ain't got no money.

• Whom did you give the book to?

• She speaks English good.

Which of the following sentence is an example of descriptive grammar?

• "I'm going to the store. You wanna come?"

• "You shouldn't split infinitives."

• "He don't know the answer."

• "I could care less about that."

Prescriptive grammar is more concerned with adhering to established rules, while descriptive grammar seeks to understand how language naturally evolves and functions.

• True

• False

What is an example of a prescriptive grammar rule?

• Avoid ending sentences with prepositions.

• Making verbs agree with their subjects in number.

• Using double negative to emphasize negation.

• Using "they" as a singular pronoun.

Which of the following is an example of a prescriptive grammar rule?

• Starting sentences with conjuntions.

• Using "ain't" in formal writing.

• Using double negative for affirmation.

• Splitting infinitive for emphasis.

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

• True

• False

What's an example of a descriptive grammar approach?

• Prescribing the use of "whom" in formal writing.

• Mandating the use of passive voice in scientific writing.

• Standardizing spelling and punctuation rules across all dialects.

• Analyzing how regional dialects differ in pronunciation and vocabulary.

Which statement best describes the relationship between prescriptive and descriptive grammar?

• Prescriptive grammar reflects the natural evolution of language over time.

• Prescriptive grammar describes how language is used in everyday situations.

• Descriptive grammar seeks to understand and analyze language usage without imposing judgment on correctness.

• Descriptive grammar establishes rules for "correct" language usage.

Which of the following sentences adheres to prescriptive grammar?

• "She sings good."

• "Between you and I, the project is behind schedule."

• "He don't know nothing about it."

• "Their going to the movies tonight."