In which script is Croatian standardly written today?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Latin alphabet, in the form of the Gaj alphabet with thirty letters, including č, ć, š, ž and đ
- Step 1: Croatian is written with Latin letters adapted by Ljudevit Gaj. Step 2. The alphabet has thirty letters, including the digraphs lj, nj and dž. Answer: The Latin alphabet (Gaj's). Why not the others: Cyrillic and Greek are not used for Croatian, and Glagolitic is a historical script.
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