Primary School Descriptive grammar Descriptive grammar refers to the structure of a language as it is actually used by speakers and writers of the native speaker. Descriptive grammars describe how people use spoken and written language and the knowledge that they use to decide whether something is grammatically correct. Specialists in descriptive grammar (linguists) study the rules or patterns that underlie our use of words‚ phrases‚ clauses‚ and sentences. Descriptive grammar
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Grammar describes the native speaker’s competence in his/her language. Grammars can be descriptive or prescriptive. Is the former more useful than the latter? Explain your answer by discussing the merits of the two approaches in your capacity as a speaker or teacher of English. To me as a speaker of the English language‚ both descriptive and prescriptive grammars are useful. Descriptive grammar generally advises us not to be overly concerned with matters of correctness; language they say‚ is
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similarities between prescriptive and descriptive strategies Similarities There is a strong similarity to descriptive and prescriptive strategies. As the definition reads; descriptive: “what is usually done” or prescriptive: “what can be done most realistically” could end up being the same outcome on many occasions. The definitions even make sense when put together. What is usually done is most likely what can be done most realistically. However‚ when studied in more depth‚ these strategies have their
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STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT By examples‚ illustrate the prescriptive view of strategy in your organization or any organization known to you and show whether it is working‚ how it can be improved and your role in making the improvement. Introduction The concept of corporate strategy battles with the perennial issue of determining the overall purpose and scope of an organisation. From a contemporary perspective‚ it involves the specification of long-term goals and objectives that will
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Game theory – descriptive‚ normative or prescriptive? Going through life we often are surprised by the different ways how people think‚ make decisions and interact. We believe that most of us are rational human beans (to some extent) and‚ therefore‚ our decisions should be grounded in analysis of the situation‚ our experience and intuition. Therefore‚ the human mind can be seen as an incredibly complicated machine that runs series of theoretical simulations of possible situations (often subconsciously)
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Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using technology in learning and teaching The use of technology in teaching is now a widely encouraged concept. In fact‚ the new Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training (et-foundation‚ 2014)‚ state that we must promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use. With this in mind it appears that using technologies within teaching and learning is the emerging paradigm. However‚ this is not clear as it appears
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Basic Benefits of eBusiness eCommerce o increase sales - this is the first thing that people consider when dealing w e-commerce o decreasing costs o increase profits o understanding that profits is not the same as sales o Expands the size of the market from regional to national or national to international o Contract the market o reach a narrow market o target market segmentation allows you to focus on a more
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i Research on Prescriptive Grammar and Its Comparison with Descriptive Grammar ii Abstract In English linguistics‚ there are two approaches which are opposite to each other theoretically: prescriptive grammar and descriptive grammar. These two grammars were born in different historical conditions‚ and the application rules involved in has been still under the dispute through the development of English linguistics. It is significant to study the development trend and application in English
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Benefits and Limitations of Organizational Development Benefits of OD •Change throughout the organization •Greater Motivation •Higher Job Satisfaction •Reduced absences •Increased Productivity •Lower turnover •Better quality of work •Improved teamwork •Better resolution of conflict •Commitment to Objectives •Increased willingness to change •Creation of learning individuals and groups Job satisfaction is the extent to which a person is gratified or fulfilled by his or her work. A satisfied
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Today What is Linguistics? Descriptive vs. Prescriptive rules/grammars Linguistic competence vs. performance Readings: 1.2-1.3 LING 200 -- McGarrity 1 What is Linguistics? The scientific study and analysis of human language. LING 200 -- McGarrity 2 Core Subfields Phonetics: the study of the physical properties of speech sounds (acoustic phonetics) and how they are made (articulatory phonetics) e.g.‚ Park the car in Harvard yard. [p k k n h v d j d] [p a k d k a n ha v d ja d
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