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Which spelling reform of 1934, designed by Marchant, simplified the case system in written Dutch?
Answer: Marchant spelling — The Marchant spelling (1934) abolished most conjugational case endings, bringing written Dutch closer to the spoken language by removing distinctions like 'den' vs 'de'.
- A Kollewijn spelling
- B De Vries en Te Winkel
- C Het Groene Boekje
- D Marchant spelling ✓
The Marchant spelling (1934) abolished most conjugational case endings, bringing written Dutch closer to the spoken language by removing distinctions like 'den' vs 'de'.