Questões de Concurso

The headline and article use the spelling "civilisation." Students familiar with other English-language publications may also encounter the form "civilization." Such differences can become relevant when teaching English through authentic international texts.

Which pedagogical interpretation is appropriate?

(a)

The two forms represent different lexical items and therefore cannot substitute for each other in the article.

(b)

The two spellings illustrate legitimate orthographic variation across established varieties of English and can be addressed without treating one as universally correct.

(c)

Civilization is used for modern societies, whereas civilisation refers specifically to ancient societies.

(d)

The spelling difference changes the grammatical category of the word from noun to adjective.

(e)

Civilisation is an archaic spelling that should be corrected to civilization in contemporary written English.