Question

Which of the following is true about descriptive grammar?

• A. It prescribes rigid language rules.
• B. It describes how people actually use the language.
• C. It focuses on teaching formal rules of grammar.
• D. It is about creating new grammatical rules.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It describes how people actually use the language.

Descriptive grammar is based on observing and recording how native speakers naturally use language. Unlike prescriptive grammar, it doesn’t dictate how language should be used but explains how it is used.