alleryWhat is the chief aim of linguistic prescription?
APreserving every regional dialect in use
BDocumenting languages that have no script
CBlocking all borrowed words from entering
DSpecifying socially preferred forms easily taught
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Specifying socially preferred forms easily taught
1. The chief aim is to specify socially preferred language forms in a way that is easily taught and learned.
2. So option B matches the aim.
3. Preserving dialects, blocking loanwords and documenting unwritten languages are not its stated aim.
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