alleryWhich best defines linguistic prescription?
ARecording how people actually speak
BSetting rules for preferred usage
CTranslating old texts word for word
DStudying the origin of words
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Setting rules for preferred usage
1. Prescription establishes rules for preferred usage.
2. These can cover spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
3. Recording actual usage is the descriptive approach instead.
_Source: Wikipedia, Linguistic prescription, Lead section_
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