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What is the main goal of linguists when describing languages?
What is the main goal of linguists when describing languages?
- Developing models on language uniqueness
- Formulating rules on how language operates (correct)
- Prescribing 'correct' language usage
- Highlighting the big picture of linguistics
What is the primary focus of prescriptive grammar?
What is the primary focus of prescriptive grammar?
- Highlighting the big picture of linguistics
- Determining 'correct' language usage (correct)
- Developing models on how language operates
- Describing the uniqueness of human language
What is a common rule prescribed by traditional grammarians?
What is a common rule prescribed by traditional grammarians?
- Double negatives are acceptable
- Use of slang is encouraged
- Always use passive voice
- Never end a sentence with a preposition (correct)
What is a characteristic rule formulated by linguists when describing the English language?
What is a characteristic rule formulated by linguists when describing the English language?
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What is the primary focus of prescriptive grammar?
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What is a common rule prescribed by traditional grammarians?
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What is a characteristic rule formulated by linguists when describing the English language?
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What is the main goal of linguists when describing languages?
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