_What is assimilation of Consonants?_
When an aspirate and subvocal comes together, it is necessary
to change the sound of one or the other, to make the
combination pronounceable.
18. _What is meant by an Element of Speech?_
An indivisible portion of language.
19. _What is a Sonant sound?_
One uttered with intonated or resonant breath.
20. _In changing the word traffic to trafficked, why supply the
letter k?_
To preserve the proper sound of c.
21. _Under what condition is a consonant never doubled at the end
of a word?_
When immediately following a diphthong.--_Webster._
22. _When is C followed by K in spelling?_
Words ending with the sound of k, and in which c follows the vowel.
23. _Give some examples._
Back, black, fleck, etc.
24. _Are there any exceptions?_
There are, as sac, arc, etc.
25. _Why is the word Humbugged spelt with two g's?_
To prevent sounding the g like j.
26. _Give some words spelled differently in the U.S. and in
England._
Woolen--woollen, honor--honour, etc.
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