Descriptive Rules

question 39

Multiple Choice

Descriptive rules

• A)allow us to decide if a particular utterance is "proper" or "good."
• B)have the same function as prescriptive rules.
• C)are mostly used by new speakers who do not yet understand slang or common expressions.
• D)describe how English is structured.

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, responsible for hearing and balance.

Five Senses

The traditional set of senses used for perception: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Sensory Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a stimulus to be perceived.

Stimulation

The act of arousing or urging into action, often by providing an external stimulus to trigger a response.