UK and US english - which is correct?

Some grammar rules (and embarrassing mistakes!) transcend the uniqueness of different regions and style guides. This new International Grammar section by OnlineBookClub.org ultimately identifies those rules thus providing a simple, flexible rule-set, respecting the differences between regions and style guides. You can feel free to ask general questions about spelling and grammar. You can also provide example sentences for other members to proofread and inform you of any grammar mistakes.

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UK and US english - which is correct?

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Hello,

Is there a guideline that says the review only needs to be in english (US)? Any words used in english (UK) would be considered incorrect?

I assume reviewers being from all over would have the flexibility in terms of spellings used in different countries.

Would it not be ok for me to use “counselling” instead of “counseling” and instead have points deducted for it?

There are so many different words like colour-color, finalise-finalize, with spelling differences subject to UK and US english. Would they all be judged as incorrect?
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All forms of English are allowed.
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