British vs American English Spelling

The video tutorial explains the differences between British and American English spelling, focusing on eight common variations. It highlights the importance of using American English in the Duolingo English Test (DET) for specific question types. The tutorial covers differences in spelling such as OUr vs. OR, AE vs. ER, Double L, Catalogue vs. Catalog, SE vs. CE, irregular past tense verbs, ISE vs. IZE, and other miscellaneous differences. The video includes practice questions and encourages viewers to review the material using a provided PDF.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Grammar differences between British and American English

• Spelling differences between British and American English

• Pronunciation differences between British and American English

• Vocabulary differences between British and American English

In the Duolingo English Test, which question type requires you to fill in missing letters in a single sentence?

• Read and Complete

• Fill in the Blanks

• Multiple Choice

• Listening Comprehension

Which spelling is correct in American English for the word 'colour'?

• colore

• color

• colur

• colour

How is the word 'theatre' spelled in American English?

• theatere

• theatr

• theater

• theatre

In American English, how is the word 'travelling' spelled?

• traveeling

• travellingg

• traveling

• travelling

Which of the following words is spelled with 'gue' in British English?

• catelogue

• catalog

• catalogue

• catelog

In American English, how is the noun 'practice' spelled?

• practize

• practice

• practise

• practis

Which past tense form is correct in American English for the verb 'dream'?

• dreamed

• dreemed

• dremt

• dreamt

How is the word 'realize' spelled in British English?

• reelize

• realise

• realize

• reelise

Which of the following is the American English spelling for 'aluminium'?

• aluminiom

• aluminem

• aluminum

• aluminium