As the above quote indicates, the learner compared two methods of teaching grammar—deductive and inductive. She tried to give reasons why grammar rules should be taught inductively (through examples) rather than deductively (through statement of the rules). She believed that teaching grammar inductively results in better comprehension and facilitates longer retention of rules.
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