Spelling Correction — Set 8

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Which is the correct American English spelling?

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Correct Answer: C. License

In American English, 'license' is both the noun and verb form. In British English, 'licence' is the noun (driving licence) and 'license' is the verb (to license). American English uses 'license' for both. This is a subtle but important British/American spelling difference.

Select the British English spelling:

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Correct Answer: C. Aluminium

The British English spelling is 'aluminium' while American English uses 'aluminum'. This is an unusual case where the British form has an extra syllable and letter 'i'. The element was named 'aluminium' by Humphry Davy but Americans standardized the shorter 'aluminum'. Both refer to the same element.

Identify the correct American English spelling:

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Correct Answer: C. Check

American English uses 'check' while British English uses 'cheque' (for financial documents). The '-que' ending in British English reflects French influence. In American English, 'check' serves all purposes. Other examples: British 'programme' vs American 'program'. Knowing these helps in SSC error-spotting.

Which is the correct British English spelling?

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Correct Answer: C. Jewellery

The British English spelling is 'jewellery' while American English uses 'jewelry'. The British form has double 'l' and an extra 'e' before '-ry'. This follows the British pattern of retaining more letters. Both are acceptable in different contexts, but the British form is standard in India and SSC exams.

Select the American English spelling of the word meaning a flat or apartment:

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Correct Answer: C. Apartment

While 'flat' is the British English word, 'apartment' is the American English equivalent. The word 'apartment' comes from French 'appartement'. It has one 'p' at the beginning and ends in '-ment'. This is also a vocabulary difference between British and American English beyond just spelling.

Identify the correct British English spelling:

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Correct Answer: B. Defence

The British English spelling is 'defence' while American English uses 'defense'. The '-ce' vs '-se' distinction appears in several words: offence/offense, pretence/pretense, licence/license. British English uses '-ce' for nouns and '-se' for verbs in some cases. 'Defence' is standard in Indian examinations.

Which is the correct American English spelling?

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Correct Answer: D. Program

American English uses 'program' while British English uses 'programme'. In computing contexts, both British and American English use 'program'. The difference is cultural: British English retains the French-influenced spelling 'programme' for non-computing uses. SSC exams test this distinction.

Select the correct British English spelling:

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Correct Answer: C. Catalogue

British English uses 'catalogue' while American English uses 'catalog'. The '-ogue' ending in British English (dialogue/dialog, analogue/analog) reflects French influence. American English simplifies these endings. Both are correct in their respective varieties, but 'catalogue' is more common in Indian English education.

Identify the American English spelling:

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Correct Answer: C. Drought

American English uses 'drought' while British English can use 'drought' too, but 'draught' is a separate British word meaning a current of air or a drink from a barrel. These are actually two different words in British English. American English consistently uses 'drought' only for dry weather conditions.

Which is the correct British English spelling?

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Correct Answer: C. Grey

British English uses 'grey' while American English uses 'gray'. Both refer to the color between black and white. This is one of the most well-known British/American spelling differences. In SSC exams following the British system, 'grey' is the preferred form. Think: British = grEy, American = grAy.

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