Which Czech reformer is traditionally credited with introducing diacritical marks such as the háček into Czech spelling?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jan Hus, who is linked to the treatise on Czech orthography
- Step 1: Early Czech spelling used many letter combinations. Step 2. Hus is credited with the system of marks. Answer: Jan Hus. Why not the others: Žižka, Neruda and Werich are not linked to orthography.
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