Grammar as structures Flashcards
1
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Define prescriptive grammar
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A set of rules about language based on how people think language should be used, there is a right and wrong
2
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Define descriptive grammar
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A set of rules based on how language is ACTUALLY used
3
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Define pedagogical grammar
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Grammatical analysis and instruction designed for second-language students
4
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Define theoretical grammar
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The study of the essential components of any human language
