a. Identify the words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb. b. Make a list of words which are spelt differently in American and British English.
Answers
a. The words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb was :
‘plows’ and ‘buck-boards’ as well as ‘Artesian Wells’ that were American, not British.
b. A list of words which are spelt differently in American and British English are as follows :
1.American → British
2. Analyze → Analyse
3. Theater → Theatre
4. Mustache → Moustache
5. Favorite → Favourite
6. Color → Colour
7. Neighbor → Neighbour
8. Plow → Plough
9. Demeanor → Demeanour
10. Maneuver → Manoeuver
11. Humor → Humour
12. Pretence → Pretense
13. Amongst → Among
14. Meter → Metre
15.Gray → Grey
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The words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb was : 'plows' and 'buck-boards' as well as 'Artesian Wells' that were American, not British