alleryLinguistic research is mainly based on which kind of activity?
AJudging errors in usage
BCorpus analysis and fieldwork
CChoosing a standard form
DWriting style guides
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Corpus analysis and fieldwork
1. Research rests on text (corpus) analysis and field study.
2. Both are descriptive activities.
3. Judging errors and writing style guides are prescriptive.
_Source: Wikipedia, Linguistic prescription, Lead section_
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