Praxis 5362 Practice Question
ELs learning American English often have difficulty with decoding and spelling words that contain letter combinations such as "ough"or "augh" found in words like"cough","through " "though." "laugh" and"caught." English words that have complex spelling patterns or atypical formations are examples of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: English words with complex spelling patterns, such as "cough," "through," "laugh," and "caught," exemplify the inconsistencies in English spelling and pronunciation. These irregularities can create challenges for English learners (ELs) as they navigate the language.
Option A, false cognates, refers to words that appear similar in two languages but have different meanings, which doesn't apply here.
Option B, sight words, are commonly recognized words that may not follow standard phonetic rules but do not encompass the broader issue of spelling inconsistencies.
Option C, inflectional morphemes, pertains to grammatical modifications of words, not spelling complexities.
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