CLA 30 Study Guide - Final Guide: Compound Verb, E Pluribus Unum, Sentence Clause Structure
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3 stages in the development of the english language. 550 c. e. is in the sixth century c. e. 250 b. c. e. was in the third century b. c. e. E pluribus unum = out of many, one. Annuit coeptis = he has smiled on our undertaking. Novus ordo seclorum = new world order, new order of the ages. Prescriptive: prescribe/give advice on how to use words correctly. Problem: objectively, no english by a native speaker is incorrect. Generally favor rules followed by privileged people. Descriptive: describe how people use the language; objective, scientific, scholarly. Origin: commissioned in 1857, first edition finished in 1933 & second in. Method of compiling: volunteers sent in words/quotations using. Status: most comprehensive english dictionary in the world with 600,000+ Features: pronunciation, etymology, definitions, early uses of word in texts. How to access: library. ucdavis. edu -> databases -> oed -> view. Panel of illustrious people were polled on usage questions (usage. Latinate: edward gibbon, course on words unit 2.
