What are controlled natural languages (CNLs)?
Q: What are controlled natural languages (CNLs)?
A: Controlled natural languages (CNLs) are artificial languages that simplify grammar and reduce the number of words to avoid ambiguity and complexity.
Q: What are the two types of controlled languages?
A: There are two types of controlled languages: those designed to help non-native speakers of a language and those designed to enable automatic semantic analysis.
Q: What are "simplified" or "technical" languages?
A: "Simplified" or "technical" languages are designed to help non-native speakers of a language. They are used by businesses or industries to improve the quality of technical writing. These languages guide the writer using general rules to create simple language and improve ease of translation.
Q: What are some examples of "simplified" or "technical" languages?
A: Examples of "simplified" or "technical" languages include the ASD Sim Technical English, Caterpillar Technical English, and IBM's Easy English.
Q: What are the general rules that guide writers using "simplified" or "technical" languages?
A: The general rules that guide writers using "simplified" or "technical" languages include "write short and simple sentences", "use the person's name instead of pronouns," and "talk about who is doing something, rather than what is being done."
Q: What is the other type of controlled languages?
A: The other type of controlled language has well-defined rules for writing and understanding. These rules can be matched to formal languages, such as first-order logic.
Q: How can controlled languages be analyzed and searched?
A: Controlled languages can be analyzed by computers, checked for correctness, and easily searched for information.
