Module 4.2: Regional Spelling Differences Flashcards

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What is crucial when proofreading for clients from different parts of the English-speaking world?

A

Awareness of different spelling conventions used in different dialects

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Which dictionaries does Knowadays prefer for UK and US English?

A

Cambridge Dictionary for UK English and Merriam-Webster for US English

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What color indicates British or Australian English spellings in the lesson?

A

Orange

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What color indicates American English spellings in the lesson?

A

Purple

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What is the British and Australian English spelling for ‘color’?

A

Colour

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What is the American English spelling for ‘flavour’?

A

Flavor

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How do British and Australian English typically spell words ending in -our?

A

-our

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How do American English spell words ending in -our?

A

-or

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What is the British and Australian English spelling for ‘center’?

A

Centre

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What is a notable exception to the -our vs. -or rule in Australian English?

A

Australian Labor Party

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What is the UK spelling for ‘fiber’?

A

Fibre

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What is the spelling preference for words ending in -re in British and Australian English?

A

-re

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What is the American English spelling for ‘metre’?

A

Meter

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What is the spelling preference for British and Australian English for words ending in -ogue?

A

-ogue

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What is the American English spelling for ‘catalogue’?

A

Catalog

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What is the UK spelling for ‘organize’?

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What is the spelling that British English style guides may prefer for certain words?

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Q

In which English dialect is ‘practice’ used for both noun and verb?

A

US English

19
Q

What is the UK spelling for the noun form of ‘license’?

20
Q

What is the difference between ‘advice’ and ‘advise’?

A

‘Advice’ is a noun; ‘advise’ is a verb

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What is the UK spelling for ‘analyze’?

22
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What is the American spelling for ‘defence’?

23
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What spelling variation exists for past tense verbs and adjectives between UK and US English?

A

-ed or -t endings

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What is a common UK and Australian English spelling for ‘likable’?

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What is the American English spelling for 'jewellery'?
Jewelry
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What spelling distinction exists for 'programme' in British English?
Used for television shows or event timetables
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What should you do if unsure about a regional spelling?
Check a dictionary
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Fill in the blank: British and Australian English favor _______ endings for certain words, while American English favors _______.
-yse, -yze