What change to Greek spelling was officially adopted in 1982?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The monotonic system, with one accent mark and no breathing marks
- Step 1: Older Greek spelling used several accent marks and breathings (the polytonic system). Step 2. The 1982 reform simplified this to a single accent (the tonos) and dropped the breathings, giving the monotonic system. Answer: The monotonic system. Why not the others: Polytonic is the older system being replaced, the Latin alphabet was never adopted, and no letters were added.
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