Prescriptive vs. Descriptive grammar The English taught in textbooks is the internationally recognized/recognised “standard English”, but this is not how all native speakers speak. UK US English”, English,” Descriptive grammar Prescriptive grammar describes how real is prescribed by rules. people use language in every day life. Prescriptive verb conjugation (Standard English) “to be” I am Descriptive verb conjugation You are Real examples of recorded speech He is of English regional dialects: She is I were going to.. It is he were pulling the telephone wires We are they was ...
What Is Grammar? How to talk about grammar in the Writing Center Weird Al So you know about grammar... Reflections on Video -- How did you feel while you watched? -- How does it relate to working in the Writing Center? -- How might it not relate to working in the writing Center? Table of Contents -Why are we talking about grammar? (It’s a common concern among clients) -What is grammar? (According to consultants & According to clients) -Definitions of grammar (Descriptive, Prescriptive, Rhetorical, & Functional) -Now that we know (Discussion of strategies & philosophy) ...
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