BLOQUE II Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does a writing system represent?
A writing system represents a language by segmenting it into discrete units called graphemes.
What are the two main strategies for effective spelling?
The two main strategies are phonological strategies (using phonological awareness) and visual strategies (recognizing what “looks right”).
What type of writing system does English use?
English uses an alphabetic writing system where graphemes represent phonemes (e.g., = /b/).
How much of English spelling is considered regular?
English spelling is approximately 75% regular, but the irregular spellings are mostly in frequently used words.
Why did American and British spelling become different?
American spelling differences were influenced by Noah Webster and his efforts for spelling reform, such as simplifying words like “color” instead of “colour.”
When do you double the final consonant of a word in English?
You double the final consonant when the word ends with a consonant after a vowel, and the stress falls on the last syllable (e.g., “begin” → “beginning”).
How is the plural of words ending in -f or -fe usually formed?
The plural is formed by changing -f or -fe to -ves (e.g., “knife” → “knives”), though some exceptions exist, like “roof” → “roofs.”
What happens to the pronunciation of -s in plurals if a word ends in a voiceless sound?
The -s is pronounced /s/ (e.g., “cup” → “cups”).
When is the past tense ending -ed pronounced as /id/?
The -ed is pronounced as /id/ if the word ends in -t or -d (e.g., “start” → “started”).
Give an example of a silent letter in English.
Silent : “know” or “knee.”
Name a word-recognition activity mentioned for teaching spelling.
One activity is “joining up dots to form words.”
