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:

Biodiversity Hotspot

Geographic regions that are rich in species diversity, including many endemic species, and are under significant threat from human activities.

Ex Situ Conservation

The practice of conserving animals, plants, or their genetic material outside their natural habitat, as in zoos or seed banks.

In Situ Conservation

The process of protecting an endangered species in its natural habitat, as opposed to ex situ conservation, which involves protecting species by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat.

Biodiversity Hotspot

A region that is significantly rich in biodiversity and is under threat from human activities.