American Vs. British Spelling
For each sentence, select whether the bold word is American spelling or British spelling.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Let's meet at the movie theater at 7:00 p.m.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because the given sentence uses the word "theater" instead of "theatre," which is the British spelling.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Do you like the colour of this shirt?
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
This question is asking for a preference regarding the spelling of the word "colour." The correct answer, "British spelling," suggests that the person prefers the British spelling of the word, which includes the letter "u." This is in contrast to the American spelling, which does not include the letter "u."Rate this question:
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- 3.
We ate dinner at our neighbor's house last night.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because the word "neighbor's" is spelled with the letter "o" instead of the letter "u," which is the spelling convention used in American English. In British English, the word is spelled as "neighbour's" with a "u" instead.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Crowds gathered to honour the fallen soldiers.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "British spelling" because in British English, the word "honour" is spelled with a "u" before the "r", while in American English, it is spelled as "honor" without the "u". Therefore, the use of "honour" in the sentence indicates that the British spelling is being used.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The team labored all afternoon to finish their work.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The given answer, "American spelling," is the correct explanation because the sentence uses the word "labored," which is the American spelling of the word. In British English, the correct spelling would be "laboured." Therefore, the sentence is written in American English.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Pedro doesn't have a sense of humor.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
This answer suggests that the correct spelling of the word "humor" is in American English rather than British English. The statement about Pedro not having a sense of humor implies that he does not find things funny or have the ability to appreciate humor.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The tourists were lost in the centre of town.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The correct answer is British spelling because the word "centre" is spelled with an "-re" ending, which is the typical spelling in British English. In American English, the word is spelled as "center" with an "-er" ending.Rate this question:
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- 8.
She drank two liters of water in an hour.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because in American English, the word "liter" is spelled with only one "t" while in British English, it is spelled as "litre" with two "t's". Therefore, since the question states "two liters", it indicates the usage of American spelling.Rate this question:
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- 9.
There was a very sombre mood in the room.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "British spelling" because the word "sombre" is spelled with an "o" in British English, while in American English it is spelled "somber" with an "e". The context of the sentence suggests that the spelling should follow British English conventions.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The cereal we bought is high in fiber.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because in American English, the word "fiber" is spelled with just one "r" while in British English, it is spelled with two "r's" as "fibre". Therefore, the statement "The cereal we bought is high in fiber" follows the American spelling convention.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I was standing about two metres from the door.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The given correct answer is "British spelling." This suggests that the statement provided is using British English rather than American English. In British English, the correct spelling is "metres" while in American English, it would be spelled as "meters." Therefore, the use of "metres" indicates that the statement is written in British English.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Are you authorised to enter the building?
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The question is asking about the authorized entry into a building and specifically mentions the spelling difference between American and British English. The correct answer, "British spelling," implies that the question is referring to the authorized entry into a building using British English spelling conventions.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The children memorized the alphabet in class.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because the word "alphabet" is spelled with the letter "z" in American English, whereas it is spelled with the letter "s" in British English. Therefore, if the children memorized the alphabet in class, it suggests that they learned the American spelling of the word.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Let's organize a meeting for Saturday.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is "American spelling" because in American English, the word "organize" is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s" as it would be in British English. Therefore, when referring to scheduling a meeting for Saturday, the American spelling would be used.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I did not realise that you were here already!
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
B. British spellingExplanation
The given correct answer is "British spelling" because the phrase "realise" is spelled with an "s" in British English, while in American English it is spelled with a "z" ("realize"). The use of "were" instead of "was" also indicates British English. Therefore, the correct spelling and grammar in this sentence align with British English conventions.Rate this question:
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- 16.
I recognized Jim from the party last weekend.
- A.
American spelling
- B.
British spelling
Correct Answer
A. American spellingExplanation
The correct answer is American spelling because the word "recognized" is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s," which is the preferred spelling in American English. In British English, the word would be spelled as "recognised" with an "s."Rate this question:
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