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    Which of the two is an American variant? 1) I'm busy right now. 2) I'm busy just  now.

    • 1
    • 2
    • Both are possible
    • None
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Are you curious about your command of American English? Look no further – this quiz is designed to gauge your familiarity with this widely spoken language variant. American English, often referred to as US English, is native to the United States of America and carries its own unique nuances.
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  • 2. 

    Which of the two is an American variant? 1) He needn't see the inspector. 2) He doesn't need to see the inspector.

    • 1

    • 2

    • Both are possible

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2. In American English, the construction "need to" is more commonly used than "needn't." Therefore, the sentence "He doesn't need to see the inspector" is the American variant.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following words is spelled differently in American English compared to British English?

    • Color

    • Theatre

    • Programme

    • Centre

    Correct Answer
    A. Color
    Explanation
     In American English, "color" is spelled without the "u" that is present in the British English spelling "colour." The other words provided are examples where American and British English use different spellings: "Theatre" (British) vs. "Theater" (American), "Programme" (British) vs. "Program" (American), and "Centre" (British) vs. "Center" (American). "Color" is a straightforward example of the different spellings between American and British English.

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  • 4. 

    What is the American English word for pavement?

    • Subway

    • Railroad

    • Elevator

    • Sidewalk

    Correct Answer
    A. Sidewalk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sidewalk". In American English, the word "pavement" is commonly used to refer to the hard surface of a road or street. However, in this context, "sidewalk" is the appropriate American English word for pavement as it specifically refers to the pedestrian walkway at the side of a road or street.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the two is an American variant? 1) Bob has washed the car, look. 2) Bob washed the car, look.

    • 1

    • 2

    • Both

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2 because the use of the past simple tense ("washed") without the auxiliary verb "has" is more commonly used in American English. In British English, it is more common to use the present perfect tense ("has washed") to indicate an action that was completed in the past but has a connection to the present. Therefore, option 2 is the American variant.

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    Which of the following words is spelled differently in American English and British English?

    • Analyze 

    • Color 

    • Theatre 

    • Both b and c

    Correct Answer
    A. Both b and c
    Explanation
    American English often simplifies spellings compared to British English. "Color" in American English is spelled "colour" in British English. Similarly, "theater" in American English is spelled "theatre" in British English. "Analyze" is spelled the same in both.

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    Which of the two is an American variant? 1) I have some money. 2) I've got some money.

    • 1

    • 2

    • Both are possible

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Both are possible
    Explanation
    Both "I have some money" and "I've got some money" are possible American variants. In American English, both forms are commonly used to express the possession of money. "I have some money" is the standard form, while "I've got some money" is a more colloquial and informal variant. Both forms are correct and widely used in American English.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the two is an American variant? 1) I'd hate for everyone to be disappointed. 2) I'd hate everyone to be disappointed.

    • 1

    • 2

    • Both are possible

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1) I'd hate for everyone to be disappointed. This is the American variant because it includes the preposition "for" before the pronoun "everyone." In American English, it is common to use the preposition "for" in this context to indicate the reason or purpose of the action. In contrast, the second sentence does not include the preposition "for" and is therefore not the American variant.

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  • 9. 

    Correct the mistake in this sentence: I thought it a waste of money to throw away so much food.

    • I thought it is a waste of money.

    • The sentence has no mistakes

    • The sentence is not clear.

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. I thought it is a waste of money.
    Explanation
    The corrected sentence maintains consistency in verb tense by changing "thought" to "think" to match the present tense "is." Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "I think it is a waste of money."

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  • 10. 

    Is this sentence RIGHT or WRONG? If it's wrong, correct it: I'll be back Thursday.

    • It's right.

    • ...to Thursday

    • ....on Thursday

    • Not clear

    Correct Answer
    A. It's right.
    Explanation
    Americans often leave out the preposition: I'll be back (on) Thursday

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Juliette Firla |MA (Teaching Writing) |
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Juliette is a middle school English teacher at Sacred Heart of Greenwich, Connecticut. Juliette earned a BA in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Elon University and an MA in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Classroom Teacher license from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Juliette possesses strong skills in English language arts, writing, editing, and literature study. She has a deep passion for working with young people and contributing to the education of America's youth in the classroom.

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