Strange little language quirk

aritct
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:51:38 +0000

because its a common error that has rooted itself deeply into the Indian/Pakistani society.
The real reason for the error is most likely the mis-translation from Hindi to English.

Correct Hindi = “Exam de rahe?” = “Are you giving the exam?” (wrong English)

Wrong Hindi =“Exam le rahe ? " = " Are you taking the exam?” (correct English)

and as for misspelling in the west, remember that American English is a bit different from British English. (for example ‘honour’/‘colour’ is spelled as ‘honor’/‘color’ in America )