Spelling Challenges in English

Why is English spelling considered challenging?

• It is phonetic.

• It borrows from many languages.

• It has a limited vocabulary.

• It follows strict rules.

Which rule does the word 'receipt' follow?

• i before e except after c

• Vowels are always pronounced

• Silent letters are always at the end

• Double consonants are avoided

What makes the word 'mnemonic' difficult to spell?

• It is pronounced differently than it is spelled

• It has a silent 'm'

• It is a very long word

• It has no vowels

How can you differentiate between 'advice' and 'advise'?

• 'Advice' is a noun, 'advise' is a verb

• Both are nouns

• 'Advice' is a verb, 'advise' is a noun

• Both are verbs

What is the main challenge with spelling 'onomatopoeia'?

• It is a very short word

• It has multiple vowels in a row

• It is pronounced differently than it is spelled

• It has a silent 'p'