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English has a reputation of being overly complicated. It is complex – but there is a predictable structure! This reference sheet gives an overview of some of the “tendencies” in English that explain why words are spelled the way they are. Note that this chart is not designed to be used directly with students – the purpose is to support educator knowledge.
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