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What words are spelled differently in American standard English and british?
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∙ 13y ago
Several words end with "-or" in American spelling and "-our" in British, as "color"/"colour," or "favor"/"favour."
"Draft" is almost always spelled "draft" in the U.S., sometimes "draught" in England.
Some verbs ending in "-ize" in the U.S. end with "-ise" in England, as "civilize"/"civilise."
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Why is valor and valor spelled differently?
This word comes from the same base, latin language. Honor is American English version of British valour. Simplification in writing
Do you put a period after Mrs?
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Past tense for recognize?
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