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“It is possible to produce something that is grammatical either by chance or under the supervision of another. To be proficient in grammar, then, one must both produce what is grammatical and produce it grammatically, that is, in accord with knowledge of grammar in oneself.” quote by Ernest Sosa
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“It is possible to produce something that is grammatical either by chance or under the supervision of another. To be proficient in grammar, then, one must both produce what is grammatical and produce it grammatically, that is, in accord with knowledge of grammar in oneself.”

Ernest Sosa

About This Quote

Source Book: Philosophical Investigations, Ernest Sosa, 1990

Grammar proficiency requires both producing correct sentences and understanding the rules that make them correct.

In simple terms: Know and apply grammar rules.

Key Takeaway

Study rules, then practice.

Themes

language education competence

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing essays
  • learning a new language
  • editing documents
  • teaching grammar

Key Concepts

metalinguistic awareness syntactic theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does rule knowledge affect fluency?
  • Can you balance accuracy with creativity?
A Different Perspective

May ignore creative expression. focusing on rules.

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