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Peer reviewedSwetman, Glenn R. – Scholar and Educator, 1982
After tracing the history of English grammar, the author defends the teaching of traditional grammar. A suitable English grammar must: (1) recognize the influence of Latin upon English; (2) describe the language while acknowledging its ambiguities; and (3) serve as a reliable guide to usage. (PP)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Descriptive Linguistics, English Instruction, Language Standardization
