American Vs. British Spelling

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1. Do you like the colour of this shirt?

Explanation

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."

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For each sentence, select whether the bold word is American spelling or British spelling.

2. We ate dinner at our neighbor's house last night.

Explanation

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.

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3. Crowds gathered to honour the fallen soldiers.

Explanation

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.

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4. Pedro doesn't have a sense of humor.

Explanation

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.

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5. The tourists were lost in the centre of town.

Explanation

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.

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6. Let's organize a meeting for Saturday.

Explanation

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.

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7. The children memorized the alphabet in class.

Explanation

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.

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8. I recognized Jim from the party last weekend. 

Explanation

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."

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9. Let's meet at the movie theater at 7:00 p.m.

Explanation

The correct answer is "American spelling" because the given sentence uses the word "theater" instead of "theatre," which is the British spelling.

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10. The team labored all afternoon to finish their work.

Explanation

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.

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11. She drank two liters of water in an hour.

Explanation

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.

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12. There was a very sombre mood in the room. 

Explanation

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.

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13. I was standing about two metres from the door.

Explanation

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.

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14. The cereal we bought is high in fiber.

Explanation

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.

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15. I did not realise that you were here already!

Explanation

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.

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16. Are you authorised to enter the building?

Explanation

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.

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Do you like the colour of this shirt?
We ate dinner at our neighbor's house last night.
Crowds gathered to honour the fallen soldiers.
Pedro doesn't have a sense of humor.
The tourists were lost in the centre of town.
Let's organize a meeting for Saturday.
The children memorized the alphabet in class.
I recognized Jim from the party last weekend. 
Let's meet at the movie theater at 7:00 p.m.
The team labored all afternoon to finish their work.
She drank two liters of water in an hour.
There was a very sombre mood in the room. 
I was standing about two metres from the door.
The cereal we bought is high in fiber.
I did not realise that you were here already!
Are you authorised to enter the building?
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