alleryHow are grammar rules learned in the grammar–translation method?
AInductively from conversations
BDeductively, by rote
CThrough songs and games
DBy observing native speakers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Deductively, by rote
1. Rules are given first and memorized.
2. Students then practise them in drills and translation.
3. This is deductive learning, the opposite of inductive discovery from conversation.
_Source: Wikipedia, Grammar–translation method, Method_
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