The questions
- 1
In British English it's a "lift". What is it in American English?
- A crane
- A ladder
- An elevator
- An escalator
Answer: An elevator
- 2
In American English it's a "cookie". What is it in British English?
- A biscuit
- A bun
- A cracker
- A scone
Answer: A biscuit
- 3
In British English it's a "flat". What is it in American English?
- A bungalow
- A cottage
- A garage
- An apartment
Answer: An apartment
- 4
In American English it's "fall". What is it in British English?
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Answer: Autumn
- 5
In British English it's "holiday". What is it in American English?
- Free time
- Overtime
- Vacation
- Weekend
Answer: Vacation
- 6
In American English it's "fries". What is it in British English?
- Chips
- Crisps
- Mash
- Wedges only
Answer: Chips
- 7
In American English it's "chips". What is it in British English?
- Biscuits
- Chips
- Crisps
- Sweets
Answer: Crisps
- 8
In British English it's "sweets". What is it in American English?
- Candy
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Gum
Answer: Candy
- 9
In British English it's a "queue". What is it in American English?
- A crowd
- A group
- A line
- A row
Answer: A line
- 10
In American English it's "trash". What is it in British English?
- Dust
- Leftovers
- Recycling
- Rubbish
Answer: Rubbish
- 11
In British English it's a "mobile phone". What is it in American English?
- A cell phone
- A home phone
- A pay phone
- A smart box
Answer: A cell phone
- 12
In American English it's "pants". What are they in British English?
- Pyjamas
- Shorts
- Socks
- Trousers
Answer: Trousers
- 13
In British English it's a "car park". What is it in American English?
- A car wash
- A garage sale
- A highway
- A parking lot
Answer: A parking lot
- 14
In American English it's a "sidewalk". What is it in British English?
- A motorway
- A path in the woods
- A pavement
- A road
Answer: A pavement
- 15
In British English it's "petrol". What is it in American English?
- Diesel
- Gas (gasoline)
- Kerosene
- Oil
Answer: Gas (gasoline)
- 16
In American English it's a "truck". What is it in British English?
- A coach
- A lorry
- A tractor
- A van
Answer: A lorry
- 17
In British English it's a "rubber". What is it in American English?
- A pencil case
- A ruler
- A sharpener
- An eraser
Answer: An eraser
- 18
In American English it's "soccer". What is it in British English?
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Rugby
Answer: Football
- 19
How do you spell "colour" in American English?
- Coler
- Collor
- Color
- Colour
Answer: Color
- 20
How do you spell "centre" in American English?
- Centar
- Center
- Centre
- Sentre
Answer: Center
- 21
How do you spell "favourite" in American English?
- Favorite
- Favoritte
- Favourite
- Favrite
Answer: Favorite
- 22
How do you spell "travelled" in American English?
- Traveld
- Traveled
- Travelled
- Travilled
Answer: Traveled
