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ERIC Number: EJ240674
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jan
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Focusing on a Point of Spelling.
Whitaker, S. F.
English Language Teaching Journal, v35 n2 p130-32 Jan 1981
Orthographic spelling, by definition, is standardized, and one may not freely label several different spellings of a word acceptable, particularly when a standardized spelling conforms to a general set or to spelling norms. Apparent anomalies, like "focuses," are discussed here. (PJM)
Descriptors: English, English (Second Language), Language Standardization, Spelling, Standard Spoken Usage
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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