Questions and Answers
Which of the following words is used to refer to a type of clothing?
The word 'courgette' is commonly used to refer to a type of vegetable.
True
What does the term 'headmaster' refer to?
Principal
Which of the following is the correct British spelling for 'defense'?
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In American English, 'aubergine' is referred to as ______.
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Match the following phrases with their meanings:
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In British English, the word 'color' is spelled 'colour'.
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What is the American spelling of 'centre'?
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In British English, 'favorite' is spelled ______.
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Match the following American words with their British counterparts:
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Which of the following is the American English term for 'jumper'?
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In British English, 'lift' refers to what is known as 'elevator' in American English.
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What is the British English term for 'shopping cart'?
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The American equivalent of 'postcode' is ______.
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Match the following British English terms with their American English equivalents:
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Study Notes
American vs. British Spelling Differences
- Spelling distinctions often exist between American and British English, impacting words with specific endings.
ENSE vs. ENCE
- Defense (American) vs. Defence (British)
- License (American noun) vs. Licence (British noun)
- Practise (British verb) vs. Practice (American noun)
ER vs. RE
- Center (American) vs. Centre (British)
- Liter (American) vs. Litre (British)
- Meter (American) vs. Metre (British)
- Theater (American) vs. Theatre (British)
OR vs. OUR
- Color (American) vs. Colour (British)
- Favorite (American) vs. Favourite (British)
- Neighbor (American) vs. Neighbour (British)
Common Words
- Jewelry (American) vs. Jewellery (British)
- Pajamas (American) vs. Pyjamas (British)
- Plow (American) vs. Plough (British)
- Program (American) vs. Programme (British)
- Mom (American) vs. Mum (British)
- Mustache (American) vs. Moustache (British)
- Specialty (American) vs. Speciality (British)
- Tire (American) vs. Tyre (British)
- Whiskey (American) vs. Whisky (British)
ED vs. T
- Dreamed (American) vs. Dreamt (British)
- Learned (American) vs. Learnt (British)
- Burned (American) vs. Burnt (British)
K vs. QUE
- Bank (American) vs. Banque (British)
- Check (American) vs. Cheque (British)
- Checker (American) vs. Chequer (British)
IZE vs. ISE
- Analyze (American) vs. Analyse (British)
- Criticize (American) vs. Criticise (British)
- Recognize (American) vs. Recognise (British)
LL vs. L
- Enrollment (American) vs. Enrolment (British)
- Fulfill (American) vs. Fulfil (British)
- Skillful (American) vs. Skilful (British)
OG vs. OGUE
- Analog (American) vs. Analogue (British)
- Catalog (American) vs. Catalogue (British)
- Dialog (American) vs. Dialogue (British)
Vocabulary for Daily Life
- Words such as aubergine (British) translate to eggplant (American).
- Associated terms reflect various themes:
- Food: beetroot (British) and zucchini (British: courgette).
- School items: braces (British: suspenders), jumper/pull over (British: sweater), headmaster (British: principal).
- Everyday phrases: holiday (British: vacation), cutlery (British: silverware).
Sports Terminology
- Football (British) has terms like:
- Fringe, grill, hair slide
- Soccer (American) includes:
- Cell phone, elevator, sidewalk
- Common parallels exist in educational and recreational terms.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between American and British spelling with this engaging quiz. Explore the variations in suffixes, common words, and more to understand how language can differ across the Atlantic. Are you ready to see how well you know these distinctions?
