Question bank: Spelling

During a conversation with an Argentine friend, you want to discuss your plans for the weekend. You are writing an email in Spanish to tell him about your plans. Which of the following sentences has the correct spelling in this context?

Read the following excerpt from a poem by Federico García Lorca: 'La luna vino a la fragua, con su polisón de nardos. El niño la mira, mira. El niño la está mirando.' Identify and correct the spelling errors in the excerpt, justifying the correction based on the standard norm of Spanish. Additionally, explain the spelling rule that governs the use of the letter 'y' in 'polisón' and 'niño', comparing it to its use in other words of the language.

During an academic conference on the cultural influence of the Renaissance on 16th-century Spanish literature, a group of exchange students discusses the adaptation of the Spanish language and the challenges of spelling. One of the analyzed texts is the sonnet 'A una rosa' by Garcilaso de la Vega, a poet considered one of the precursors of the movement in Spain. In the process of translating and understanding the text, the students come across words that, although belonging to the lexicon of the time, have apparently incorrect spellings, raising questions about the use of the standard language of the language. Given the Spanish vocabulary words presented in the sonnet and aware of the historical and cultural context of the period addressed, identify the correct spelling of each word in question, taking into account the rules of Spanish spelling and the context of the text, to ensure linguistic uniformity and accuracy.

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.

During the celebration of 'Día de los Muertos' at a school in Mexico, a group of high school students decided to create a theatrical presentation that blends historical and literary aspects of Mexican culture. To bring their characters to life, the students chose excerpts from various works by renowned authors, also inserting some contemporary social critiques, thus reflecting on the cultural influence and evolution of customs in Mexico. In one of the dialogues, a character reflects on the importance of keeping alive ancestral traditions, using a classic poem to substantiate his view. The excerpt from the original poem, dated from the 19th century and discussing the spiritual connection between the living and the dead, was adapted to the presentation context by the high school students. However, in making this adaptation, some of them made spelling errors. Considering the presented context and the fragment of the poem adapted by the high school students, identify which words were written incorrectly according to the standard norm of the Spanish language, taking into account the lexicon and morphology of the words.