Which term describes grammar and the rules of written language?

• A. Claim
• B. Closure
• C. Conventions
• D. Critique

Answer: (C)

In writing, the rules and standards that govern how language is used—grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting—are called conventions. These are the agreed-upon norms that make writing clear and consistent for readers, including how sentences are formed, how words are spelled, where punctuation goes, and how texts are organized.

The other terms don’t fit because a claim is simply a statement or assertion, not a rule about language. Closure refers to ending or finishing something, not to language standards. Critique means a detailed assessment or evaluation, which isn’t about the rules of how writing should be done.