Which spelling feature is typical of written Standard German in Switzerland compared with Germany?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The letter ß is not used and ss is written instead
- Step 1: Swiss Standard German writes ss instead of ß. Answer: The letter ß is not used and ss is written instead. Why not the others: Nouns are not capitalised, The letter ä is written ae in all cases and Verbs are placed first in every sentence don't fit.
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