Which term describes the study designed for teaching grammar as a subsystem of overall language proficiency?

Which term describes the study designed for teaching grammar as a subsystem of overall language proficiency?

• A. Pedagogic grammar
• B. Descriptive grammar
• C. Prescriptive grammar
• D. The Lexical Approach

Answer: (A)

Pedagogic grammar is the study designed for teaching grammar as a part of overall language proficiency. It’s crafted with classroom use in mind, organizing rules in a way that supports learners’ ability to use grammar effectively in real communication, and it aligns with broader language goals and proficiency, not just describing language or prescribing "correct" forms. Descriptive grammar, by contrast, describes how people actually use language; prescriptive grammar sets rules about how language ought to be used; and the Lexical Approach emphasizes vocabulary, chunks, and collocations over formal grammar rules.

Pedagogic grammar is the study designed for teaching grammar as a part of overall language proficiency. It’s crafted with classroom use in mind, organizing rules in a way that supports learners’ ability to use grammar effectively in real communication, and it aligns with broader language goals and proficiency, not just describing language or prescribing "correct" forms.

Descriptive grammar, by contrast, describes how people actually use language; prescriptive grammar sets rules about how language ought to be used; and the Lexical Approach emphasizes vocabulary, chunks, and collocations over formal grammar rules.