Linguistics & Phonetics (TD)

 prescriptive /classical/ speakers/ grammar / writing/ writers /correct usage/ speech

1…………is considered as the primary medium of language expression. 2………….. is simply an imperfect copy of writing. This view stems from the prevalence of the sacred and secular writings in Greek and Latin. Since the written 3…….………… languages are regarded as pure, correct and prestigious, it is essential to prescribe the rules and norms of 4……..………….. 5……………… becomes, therefore, the art of writing well (usage grammar). In this sense, the 6………………rules dictate precisely the usage to be followed by all 7……………. and 8…………….