alleryThe descriptive approach of academic linguistics does what with language?
AObserves how it is used
BFixes one correct form
CBans foreign borrowings
DRanks dialects by prestige
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Observes how it is used
1. Descriptive linguistics observes and records real usage.
2. It avoids passing judgment.
3. Fixing correct forms, banning words and ranking dialects are prescriptive acts.
_Source: Wikipedia, Linguistic prescription, Lead section_
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