Clothes/Appearances
Food
Places
Objects
Miscellaneous
100
What is a "costume party" called in Britain?
A fancy dress party
100
In Britain, this food is called sweets. What is it called in the US?
Candy
100
In the United States, the place where you go to see a film is called a "movie theater." What is it called in Britain?
Cinema
100
This object is called a flashlight in the US. What is the British name for it?
Torch
100
To get the the 10th floor, you would not want to take the stairs. Instead, in Britain you would take the _____.
Lift
200
What is the British or American term for this hairstyle?
Plait or braid
200
Give the British and American terms for this object (do not need to specify
prawns and shrimp
200
The place you park your car is called a "car park" in British English. What is it called in the United States?
Parking lot
200
Julia recently cut her finger and had to get these at Dr Max. What is the American word for them?
Bandages / Bandaids
200
A British person warns you to stay on the pavement so you are not hit by cars. What would an American call this?
Sidewalk
300
What is the American term for this?
Purse
300
What is the British name for this vegetable? (hint: it is not a cucumber)
Corgette
300
In Czechia this is a lékárna and in Britian it's a chemist. What is it called in America?
Pharmacy
300
Give both the British and American names for this item (do not need to specify which):
Rubber and Eraser
300
In the US, if you press floor 2 on the elevator, how many levels will you be from the ground?
Second level (one floor below you)
400
In Britain, this item for babies is called a nappy. What would it be called in America?
Diaper
400
What is the American term for this vegetable?
Eggplant
400
To make your car go, you must fill it with fuel. Give the two names for this liquid.
Gas/gasoline and petrol
400
What is the British name for this object?
Dummy
(American: pacifier or binky)
400
You need to send a letter to a friend. In Britain, you would use the ____. In the US, you would use the _____.
The post / postbox
The mail / mailbox
500
Give the American and the British name for the clothing item usually worn under a suit or tuxedo that covers the chest but not the arms
vest and waistcoat
500
A "chip" in the US is called a _____ in Britain. A "chip" in Britain is called a ____ in the US.
1. crisp
2. French fry
500
In Czech, this is called a watercloset (WC). Give one British term and one American term for it. (hint: there are multiple correct answers)
British: Toilet or Loo
American: Bathroom, Restroom, or John
500
What are the American and British terms for this item (specify which is which)
American: Cell (phone)
British: Mobile (phone)
500
Give the terms that are a casual/informal name for a man in Britain vs. America.
Britain: bloke
American: dude or bro