Which of the following is not a reason the English language's system of spelling is very loosely connected to pronunciation?
A) Language pronunciation has been changing while spelling has stayed the same.
B) Scribes spelled words with an influence of French and Latin.
C) A centralized group of scribes decided spelling early on and did not update the rules.
D) Anglo-Saxons adopted an alphabet that did not perfectly correspond to individual phonemes of the English language.

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While A, B, and D are all reasons contributing to the loose connection between English spelling and pronunciation, C is not a valid reason. There was never a centralized group of scribes who decided on the spelling rules for English. Rather, the spelling system evolved over time through various influences and changes.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reason the English