Question bank: Spelling

During a trip to Spain, a group of Brazilian students decided to participate in a local Spanish spelling competition. To prepare, they studied the rules of accentuation and spelling of words in the language. However, while reviewing the documents provided by the competition organization, they noticed that some words were spelled incorrectly. Considering the importance of spelling accuracy in the Spanish language, identify the words that are written according to the standard Spanish norm and point out, among the provided alternatives, those that actually follow the current spelling rules of the language.

During a cultural exchange trip to Mexico, a group of 2nd year high school students from 'Nuevos Horizontes' school had the opportunity to explore the historical and linguistic riches of the country. When visiting the pyramids of Teotihuacan, one of the students, an archaeology enthusiast, decided to record his impressions of the place in a diary kept in Spanish. Despite his great enthusiasm, the student faced the complexity of Spanish spelling, having noted words like 'arqueología' and 'espléndido' that, although present in his Portuguese vocabulary, showed variations in spelling and accentuation. Given the sample of the diary presented, identify the word that is spelled incorrectly according to Spanish spelling rules and explain the corresponding spelling rule that makes the identified spelling incorrect.

During a cultural visit to a Hispanic city, a group of high school students had the opportunity to learn about the local history and cuisine. In a typical restaurant, they came across a menu describing traditional dishes and their origins. A careful reading of the menu led the students to notice that some words were spelled incorrectly, deviating from the standard norm of the Spanish language. Faced with this context, identifying and correcting the spelling deviations became a fun activity, promoting the improvement of writing skills. Considering the presented scenario and the knowledge of the formal standard of the Spanish language, evaluate the following excerpt from the menu and identify, based on your spelling knowledge, a word that is spelled incorrectly and present the corrected form, justifying the necessary change.

During a cultural exchange trip to a Spanish-speaking region, a group of 2nd-year high school students come across a mural containing fragments of poetry by two renowned Latin American writers, Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral. While analyzing the mural, the students notice that some excerpts feature words with incorrect spelling, compromising the meter and rhyme of the verses. Considering the cultural and literary context of these authors, identify the words that are misspelled according to the rules of the Spanish language and then correct them, maintaining the integrity of the poetic writings.

During the process of written communication in Spanish, proper spelling plays a key role in the clear and accurate transmission of messages. Spelling errors can alter the meaning of words and compromise the reader's understanding. Considering a writing context where a student describes a trip they took, analyze the following excerpt: 'Viajé a Mardid y me enamoré de la ciudad. Sus cayas estrechas y su arquitectura me recoraron a mi pueblo natal.' Identify and correct the spelling errors in the excerpt, justifying each correction based on the rules of the standard Spanish language. Additionally, explain how these errors interfere with the text comprehension and the quality of the writing, considering the target audience and the communicative purpose of the text.