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Which of the following best defines orthography?
Which of the following best defines orthography?
- The study of correct spelling in a language (correct)
- The study of symbols used to express sounds and form words
- The study of prosody and stress in a language
- The study of grammar and syntax in a language
How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
- 52
- 44
- 26 (correct)
- 36
What is the relationship between letters and sounds in English orthography?
What is the relationship between letters and sounds in English orthography?
- There is no correspondence between letters and sounds
- There is a one-to-one correspondence between letters and sounds
- There is a many-to-one correspondence between letters and sounds
- There is a one-to-many correspondence between letters and sounds (correct)
What are digraphs in English orthography?
What are digraphs in English orthography?
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How does English orthography compare to other spelling systems?
How does English orthography compare to other spelling systems?
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Study Notes
Orthography Definition
- Orthography refers to the conventional spelling system of a language, encompassing rules for writing and combining letters to form words.
English Alphabet
- The English alphabet consists of 26 letters, ranging from A to Z.
Relationship Between Letters and Sounds
- English orthography features a complex relationship between letters (graphemes) and sounds (phonemes), where one letter can represent multiple sounds, and one sound can be represented by multiple letters or combinations.
Digraphs
- Digraphs are pairs of letters that together represent a single sound in English, such as "ch," "sh," and "th."
Comparison to Other Spelling Systems
- English orthography is less phonetically consistent than many other languages, leading to irregular spelling patterns; for example, in languages like Spanish, spelling is more closely aligned with pronunciation.
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Test your knowledge of orthography with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions on correct spelling, symbols used to express sounds, and forming words. See how well you understand this important aspect of written language.
