Module 4.2: Regional Spelling Differences Flashcards
What is crucial when proofreading for clients from different parts of the English-speaking world?
Awareness of different spelling conventions used in different dialects
Which dictionaries does Knowadays prefer for UK and US English?
Cambridge Dictionary for UK English and Merriam-Webster for US English
What color indicates British or Australian English spellings in the lesson?
Orange
What color indicates American English spellings in the lesson?
Purple
What is the British and Australian English spelling for ‘color’?
Colour
What is the American English spelling for ‘flavour’?
Flavor
How do British and Australian English typically spell words ending in -our?
-our
How do American English spell words ending in -our?
-or
What is the British and Australian English spelling for ‘center’?
Centre
What is a notable exception to the -our vs. -or rule in Australian English?
Australian Labor Party
What is the UK spelling for ‘fiber’?
Fibre
What is the spelling preference for words ending in -re in British and Australian English?
-re
What is the American English spelling for ‘metre’?
Meter
What is the spelling preference for British and Australian English for words ending in -ogue?
-ogue
What is the American English spelling for ‘catalogue’?
Catalog
What is the UK spelling for ‘organize’?
Organise
What is the spelling that British English style guides may prefer for certain words?
-ize
In which English dialect is ‘practice’ used for both noun and verb?
US English
What is the UK spelling for the noun form of ‘license’?
Licence
What is the difference between ‘advice’ and ‘advise’?
‘Advice’ is a noun; ‘advise’ is a verb
What is the UK spelling for ‘analyze’?
Analyse
What is the American spelling for ‘defence’?
Defense
What spelling variation exists for past tense verbs and adjectives between UK and US English?
-ed or -t endings
What is a common UK and Australian English spelling for ‘likable’?
Likeable
What is the American English spelling for ‘jewellery’?
Jewelry
What spelling distinction exists for ‘programme’ in British English?
Used for television shows or event timetables
What should you do if unsure about a regional spelling?
Check a dictionary
Fill in the blank: British and Australian English favor _______ endings for certain words, while American English favors _______.
-yse, -yze
