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Spelling Guidelines for the Orthographically Challenged
English spelling is a challenge
“i” before “e,” except after “c”
Retain or drop the final “e”?
Except for . . .
Retaining the “e” after “c” or “g”
Doubling a final consonant
Two-syllable word
English Dirty Trick #376
English Dirty Trick #258
When does “y” change to “i”?
Except for . . .
Retain all letters in root word
Endings to drive you crazy
Stationary or stationery?
Endings that stupefy and mystify
Good spelling: desirable and feasible
Add -ible
Some Final Advice . . .
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Author: Celia Elliott
Email: cmelliot@uiuc.edu
Home Page: http://www.physics.uiuc.edu/People/Staff/Celia/
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