What is the meaning of applied grammar?
'To apply' is to put something into service. Applied grammar implies using the grammatical rules for correct and effective speaking and writing. Theory explains the rules to be followed, applied grammar is the actual usage!
For example: we know the rules of using the articles 'a' and 'an'. We apply those rules to write the following sentence correctly: A European and an American had an argument over football.
For example: we know the rules of using the articles 'a' and 'an'. We apply those rules to write the following sentence correctly: A European and an American had an argument over football.