Key Terms

Question 1

Define G-Clipping.

Answer 1

• Missing off final ‘g’ sound in words ending in ‘ing’
• Frequently occurs in spoken language (especially in Essex)

Question 2

Define Number Homophones.

Answer 2

• Using a number as a homophone to replace a word/sound
• Example: Using ‘2’ for ‘to’

Question 3

Define Logogram

Answer 3

• Use of a symbol like @ or & to represent a word

Question 4

Define a Letter Homophone

Answer 4

• Using a letter as a homophone to replace a word
• Example: ‘C’ for ‘see’

Question 5

Define Variant Orthography.

Answer 5

• Using non-standard spellings
• Perhaps to be stylish, or to save time
• Example: using ‘skool’ for ‘school’