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    A person who is bad in spelling is known as
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    Choose the correct option of the following questions.


    A person who is bad in spelling is known as

    A.

    philogynist

    B.

    phonologist

    C.

    cacographist

    D.

    More than one of the above

    E.

    None of the above

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is "cacographist". A cacographist is someone known for their poor spelling ability, directly corresponding to the definition given.

    Information Booster

    1. Cacography is the antonym of "calligraphy," which means beautiful handwriting.
    2. Poor spelling can arise from language dyslexia, lack of exposure, or inadequate education.
    3. Spell checkers and practice are practical ways to improve spelling skills.
    4. Famous historical figures like Albert Einstein reportedly struggled with spelling.
    5. Linguistics studies categorize spelling proficiency under orthographic processing.

    Additional Knowledge

    • Philogynist (Option A): Refers to someone who loves or admires women. It comes from Greek roots philo- (love) and gynē (woman).
    • Phonologist (Option B): A linguist specializing in the study of phonology, which deals with the organization of sounds in a language.

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