alleryPrescriptivism historically begins in a standard language when society develops what?
ASocial stratification
BUniversal free schooling
CA shared spoken accent
DOverseas trade networks
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Social stratification
1. Prescriptivism arises with a socio-economic hierarchy.
2. The usage of state, military and church authorities is preserved as standard.
3. Departing from it may jeopardize social success.
_Source: Wikipedia, Linguistic prescription, Origins_
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