Evolving English The tension between descriptive and prescriptive grammar 영어의 진화 기술적 문법과 규범적 문법 간의 갈등 Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 Have you ever corrected someone else’s grammatical error or pronunciation in a conversation? Q3 Have you ever fought over the correct usage of a word or phrase? Q4 If dictionary updates include explanations that some might consider “incorrect,” can English learners trust dictionaries? Why or why not? Q5 Do you think language should have a consistent pattern, or do you think changes and adaptations are natural? Q6 After reading this article, have you noticed any changes in the way you perceive your own mistakes in using English? Q7 Does your country have a regulatory body that decides how the language should be used and what is grammatically correct? Do you think the institution is important? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions slip of the tongue a minor mistake in speech Example 1 I know you’re deeply offended, but what Larry said was a stupid slip of the tongue — he was drunk anyways. Example 2 Earlier, Alex broke the news that she was dating Piper’s ex-fiancé, and Piper got taken aback. I guess it was just a slip of the tongue. observe fulfill; comply with
Example 1 To stay away from trouble, you have to observe the list of rules published by the administration. Example 2 In the past, the observance of religious principles and obligations was heavily emphasized. |
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