1. What is the definition of an irregular word in English?

a) A word that does not follow the common patterns of spelling

and pronunciation

b) A word that has more than one meaning or pronunciation

c) A word that is borrowed from another language and has a

different spelling

d) A word that is spelled differently in American and British

English

*Answer: a) A word that does not follow the common patterns of

spelling and pronunciation

Rationale: Irregular words are words that cannot be decoded or

spelled using the regular rules of phonics. They may have

unusual letter-sound correspondences, silent letters, or multiple

spellings for the same sound.

2. What is the difference between a high-frequency irregular word