British vs American Spelling: Can You Get 100%?
Think you can identify them all? Let’s find out if you’re a true spelling master, whether you prefer “realize” or “realise”!
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Welcome to the British vs American Spelling: Can You Get 100%? quiz!
English is a language spoken worldwide, but when it comes to spelling, there are some key differences between British and American English. From "colour" to "color," these variations can sometimes trip us up, even if we’re fluent speakers.
In this quiz, we’ll present you with commonly used words, and it’s up to you to choose whether the British or American spelling is correct. Think you can identify them all? Let’s find out if you’re a true spelling master, whether you prefer “realize” or “realise”!
Are you ready to test your British and American spelling knowledge? Let’s go!
📝 Which is the British spelling of the word for a written text?
CatalogCatalogue📝 Choose the American spelling for the act of making something organized.
OrganizeOrganise📝 Which is the British spelling for the word referring to a place of protection or a hiding place?
DefenceDefense📝 Select the American spelling of the word meaning to honor someone formally.
HonourHonor📝 Which is the British spelling for the term meaning “a theatre play or show”?
TheatreTheater📝 Which is the British spelling of this word?
ManoeuvreManeuver📝 Choose the American spelling for the word describing the analysis of chemicals.
AnalyseAnalyze📝 Which is the British spelling for the word meaning “to authorize officially”?
AuthorizeAuthorise📝 Which is the British spelling for a grayish color?
GrayGrey📝 Choose the American spelling for the following word:
BehaviourBehavior📝 Which is the British spelling for the term referring to a document used for making a payment?
CheckCheque📝 Choose the British spelling for the metal used in cans and foil.
AluminumAluminium📝 Which is the American spelling of the following word:
FulfilFulfill📝 Choose the British spelling for a substance added to food to make it sweet.
FlavorFlavour📝 Select the American spelling for the word meaning “to program” or “to set in advance.”
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