1. Foundations of Tamil
Orthography Rules — Quiz
Test your understanding of orthography rules with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the purpose of Sandhi rules in Tamil orthography?
Question 2
When a word ending in the vowel 'இ' (i) combines with another word, which consonant is often inserted according to Sandhi rules?
Question 3
Consider the Tamil words 'மரம்' (maram - tree) and 'அடி' (adi - bottom). If these words combine, which of the following is the most likely correct orthographic form, considering Sandhi rules?
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of consonant doubling (மெய்யெழுத்து இரட்டித்தல்) in Tamil Sandhi?
Question 5
What happens to the final 'ம்' (m) of a word like 'மரம்' (maram) when it combines with a word starting with a vowel, according to some Sandhi rules?