HossC Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 As y'all know, I'm not from the US, but I'm aware that a lot of you are. Since I've been on HNet I've made a conscious effort to try to spell words the American way (when I remember there's a difference) - I just thought it would make things easier.George Bernard Shaw said "England and America are two countries separated by a common language.". We have trousers and pavements, y'all have pants and sidewalks (although trousers are called pants here in Ireland), but sometimes we even spell common words differently. I found the following spelling test on quiz site Sporcle earlier. It gives the US spelling of 44 words and you have to enter the British spelling. It was probably easier for me being British, but I got 40/44 before the time ran out. Have a go and post your results:American vs British English Spelling TestIf that's too easy for you, try the A-Z of these hard-to-spell words:A-Z Spelling Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnne Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I got 11 of 44. LOL I'm reminded of an old comedy record that my brother has that spoofed Jimmy Carter (and lo and behold, the darn thing is posted to YouTube. LOL) Ol' Jimmy has to have an interpreter for his meeting with the British Prime Minister... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 You'll be pleased to know that all is jolly well over here because that's just how we talk (not) . Family Guy is good at mocking the English as this scene shows (I think the image is mirrored to avoid copyright).My father and I actually waited outside Downing Street to see Jimmy Carter when he came to visit British PM Jim Callaghan - it must have been in the late '70s. Security wasn't as tight then - I bet you wouldn't get anywhere near them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 31 out of 44. Do I win a prize? LOL. Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 If that's too easy for you, try the A-Z of these hard-to-spell words:A-Z Spelling BeeGot 24 out of 26 for this one. Of the two left, one I had no idea what it was and the last one I missed a "z", but had the word correct otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_sheep3 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 17 out of 44 on the first one - not as well as I'd hoped to do, guess I'll need to practise (one of the words I missed) more. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_sheep3 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 only 7 out of 26 on the second....gah - I'm a writer! I guess I better go study the dictionary. Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Glad you guys are giving these a go. On the A-Z quiz I got 17/26 the first time, although it was more like 17/24 because I didn't know the president or the 'infamous' country (note to self: revise US presidents and geography). Thought I had it licked, but still only got 24 the second time around. Third time lucky - a couple of days on and I finally got 26/26. I guess lost_sheep was right - practise (practice) makes perfect . Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Glad you guys are giving these a go. On the A-Z quiz I got 17/26 the first time, although it was more like 17/24 because I didn't know the president or the 'infamous' country (not to self: revise US presidents and geography). Thought I had it licked, but still only got 24 the second time around. Third time lucky - a couple of days on and I finally got 26/26. I guess lost_sheep was right - practise (practice) makes perfect .The infamous country I got right, but didn't realize there was an extra "z" in there. Or as the British say... zed. Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emy-Rae Duke Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 23, now I feel bad down here we use British spellings! Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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