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prescriptive grammar

/prɪˈskrɪptɪv ˈɡræmər/

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C1formalcommontechnical/prɪˈskrɪptɪv ˈɡræmər/

A set of rules and norms that dictate how a language should be used, rather than describing how it is actually used by speakers. It prescribes correct or standard forms of grammar, usage, and syntax.

  • 🇷🇺Набор правил и норм, предписывающих, как следует использовать язык, а не описывающих, как он на самом деле используется носителями. Он предписывает правильные или стандартные формы грамматики, употребления и синтаксиса.
  1. Rules-based language approach C1 formal

    A set of rules and guidelines that dictate how a language should be used, rather than describing how it is actually used.

    • Prescriptive grammar tells you not to end a sentence with a preposition.
    • Many style guides are based on prescriptive grammar rules.
    • Teachers often use prescriptive grammar to correct student writing.

    🇷🇺Нормативная грамматика