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Differences between British and American English

Choose whether the noted spelling, vocabulary word or phrase, or grammar is British English or American English. In some cases, the spelling, vocabulary word or phrase or grammar can be used in both British and American English. Each question has only one correct answer. When you are finished click on the "Next Question" button. There are 80 questions to this quiz. Try to use only 30 seconds per question. At the end of the quiz, you will receive quiz feedback.

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