Question
Download Solution PDFIdentify the pair of British English and American English expressions with incorrect spelling :
| British | American | |
| (A) | plough | plow |
| (B) | cheque | check |
| (C) | theatre | theater |
| (D) | skilful | skilfull |
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "(D)- Skilful - Skilfull".
Key Points
- Let's see the correct spellings of given options:-
|
British English |
American English |
Correct Spelling |
|---|---|---|
|
Plough |
Plow |
Their spellings are correct in both Language |
|
Cheque |
Check |
Their spellings are correct in both language |
|
Theatre |
Theater |
Their spellings are correct in both Language |
|
Skilful |
Skilfull |
In British English spellings are correct, But in American English correct spellings are "Skillful". |
- From the above table, We can say that the correct answer is option 4, "Skilful - Skilfull".
Additional Information
- Meanings of the given words:-
- Plough - A large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, drawn over the soil to turn it over, and cut furrows in preparation for the planting of seeds.
- Cheque - An order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account, written on a specially printed form.
- Theatre - A building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given.
- Skilful - Having or showing skill.
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