A linguist delineates rule patterns for formulating sentences. These rules are called:
A) lexical rules.
B) descriptive rules.
C) phonological rules.
D) prescriptive rules.

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Prescriptive rules dictate what is considered "correct" or "proper" in a language, whereas descriptive rules simply describe how language is actually used. In this context, a linguist would be more likely to focus on descriptive rules, but the question specifically asks for rules that are "formulating sentences," which suggests a prescriptive approach. Lexical rules concern the formation and use of individual words, while phonological rules deal with the sound patterns of language.

A Linguist Delineates Rule Patterns for Formulating Sentences