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AWA for non-Americans

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AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   30 Mar 2006, 10:48
Hi,

I'm a native English speaker, but learnt it British style, not American style.

Would I have to switch to American spelling & grammar in the AWA?

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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   01 Apr 2006, 05:19
Whats American style grammar?
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2006, 01:29
sm176811 wrote:
Whats American style grammar?


For example,

amercian style: favor
british style: favour

american style: specialize
british style: specialise

But the answer to the initial question is no... :)
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2006, 01:46
Oh Spelling!

The Erater does not care abt spellings! However, its advisable to follow the US English Spellings, cos if the Erater does not understand the sentence you will not get credit!

Just be on the safe side.
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2006, 08:40
Thanks all for the advice!

Yeah more spelling than grammar. Also certain phrases seem more American than British.

Glad it doesn't matter :)
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2006, 21:21
AWA scores also depends on the structure, clarity of your argument, and do not depend solely on spellings.

It'd be safe to check with PV on this tho.
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   06 Apr 2006, 04:34
Sorry who/what is PV?
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Re: AWA for non-Americans [#permalink] New post   06 Apr 2006, 12:43
jjaacc wrote:
Sorry who/what is PV?


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