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प्रश्न
Make a list of words which are spelled differently in American and British English.
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उत्तर
| British | American |
| Amongst | Among |
| Colour | Color |
| Defence | Defense |
| Pretence | Pretense |
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- alternate career choice
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| 1. | Introduction | Welcoming/Greeting, Introduction of the guest/Occasion. |
| 2. | Opening questions | |
| 3. | Main body | |
| 4. | Concluding questions | |
| 5. | Summing up | Concluding the statement, Expressing gratitude. |
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- Significance of the title.
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- Sad ending
- Surprise ending
- Humorous ending
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footprint to someone this belonged.
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