8th Grade Spelling Bee - 1

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What is a Spelling Bee?

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A Spelling Bee is a competition where participants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty.

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Define the term 'phonetics'.

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Phonetics is the study of the sounds of human speech, focusing on how sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived.

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What does 'etymology' mean?

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.

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What is a 'homophone'?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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Explain the concept of 'syllables'.

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, typically containing a vowel sound and possibly surrounding consonants.

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What is the difference between 'synonyms' and 'antonyms'?

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Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

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Define 'vowel'.

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A vowel is a speech sound in many languages that is typically produced without any significant constriction of airflow in the vocal tract, such as 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'.

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What is a 'consonant'?

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A consonant is a speech sound that is produced by obstructing airflow, such as 'b', 'c', 'd', 'f', 'g'.

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What does 'orthography' refer to?

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Orthography is the conventional spelling system of a language.

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What is a 'dictionary'?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.