Clothes
What would Brits say instead of "sweater"?
A jumper
What are Brits referring to when they say crisps?
Chips
In North America, we take the subway. What do the Brits refer to this as?
The underground or tube
In the UK, you wash your hands in the basin. What do North Americans wash their hands in?
The sink
In the UK if you don't feel like cooking, you might order a takeaway. What is this called in North America?
Take out
If North Americans say "pants" what might Brits think they are referring to?
Underwear
In North America, people eat cookies. What are cookies called in the UK?
Biscuits
In the UK people often put things in the boot. What do North Americans call this?
The trunk
In North America, you might live in an apartment. What do Brits say instead of "apartment"?
Flat
When shopping in the UK, you might not buy something because it is too dear. What word would North Americans use for this?
Expensive
What is the North American equivalent to braces?
Suspenders
Brits will say "eggy bread" for what popular North American food?
French toast
In North America, pedestrians walk on the sidewalk. What do people in the UK call this?
Pavement
Many North Americans have a front and back yard. What do Brits say for "yard"?
Garden
In the UK, if someone offers you a cuppa, what are they talking about?
A cup of tea
If you are invited to a fancy dress party in the UK, what should you wear?
A costume
The long, green vegetable that North Americans call a zucchini is called what in the UK?
A corgette
In North America, if you have a problem with your car, you might look under the hood. What do Brits call this part of the car?
The bonnet
In North America, we hang our clothes in a closet. Where do Brits hang their clothes?
Wardrobe
In North America, you do not want to run out of this when you are in the bathroom. What do Brits call this item?
Loo roll
What do North Americans say instead of "dungarees"?
Overalls
North Americans call this long, purple vegetable an eggplant, what do the Brits say?
Aubergine
To be safe, in North America, you should always cross at the crosswalk. What do Brits call this?
Zebra crossing
If the electricity goes out in North America, we might use a flashlight to see. What do Brits use?
A torch
In North America, after you visit the doctor, you often go to the pharmacy to get your medicine. What do Brits say for "pharmacy"?
Chemist