Word formation
British English
Prepositions
American English
Correct the mistake(s)
100

The book contains a ____________ (collect) of poems from three decades.

collection

100

This is the British word for "movie".

film

100

My sister is very good _______ chess.

at

100

This is the American word for sweets.

candy

100

When you move to another country it takes a while to get used to understand the local people.

understanding

200

She came in too late because of a ____________ (understand).

misunderstanding

200

How do you spell "flavor" in British English?

flavour

200

It was so silly _______ you to shout at her like that.

of

200

How do you spell "programme" in American English?

program

200

If I would win the lottery, I would buy a big house.

won

300

If you plan your journey carefully, you will have an ____________ (forget) time.


unforgettable

300

What is the British word for "ATM"?

cash machine

300

Your application must be handed in _____ 3rd March.

by

300

What is the American word for "buscuit"?

cookie

300

I have an advice for you.

a piece of advice / I have advice

400

Even though Marty was an excellent shooter, he ____________ (repeat) missed the target.

repeatedly


400

How do you say "french fries" in British English?

chips

400

My dad insisted ________ taking the train later.

on

400

Americans say _____________ instead of "lift".


elevator

400

This week is being really stressful so far.

has been

500

The boy hit his head so hard that he lost ____________ . (conscious)


consciousness

500

How do you say "potato chips" in British English?

crisps

500

I'm not very keen _______ English food.

on

500

This is the American word for "CV".


resumé

500

I live in Lemgo since five years.

I have lived in Lemgo for five years.

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