Answer to Question #289140 in English for kivedo

Question

1. Some scholars believe that when teaching English, it is important to consider both prescriptive and descriptive approaches. What is your understanding of a prescriptive and a descriptive approach? Explain the distinction between these two approaches. (4 marks)

Answer 1

Prescriptive is the traditional grammar approach; it elaborates how people should use the English language, forms of language, and their functions. It essentially helps people to utilize formal English in writing and speech. On the other hand, the descriptive approach tells how native English people write and talk and do not say about the structure, how it is used, and whether the language used is right or wrong