British vs American English
What is the American word for "biscuit" (UK)?
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Name one country (not UK or USA) where English is an official language.
India, Nigeria, South Africa, etc.
In 1776, which country declared independence from Britain?
The United States of America
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespear
Who is the British actor who plays Harry Potter?
Daniel Radcliffe
In the UK, you "queue." What do Americans do?
Stand in line
What is a "lingua franca"?
A language used for communication between people who speak different native languages
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
In Harry Potter, what is the name of the school Harry attends?
Hogwarts
Who starred as James Bond in ‘Skyfall’?
Daniel Craig
What is the British equivalent of the American word "apartment"?
Flat
True or False: English is the most spoken native language in the world.
False (Mandarin is)
In 1963, which U.S. president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas?
John F. Kennedy
Who wrote the dystopian book ‘1984’?
George Orwell
‘May the Force be with you.’ From which movie?
Star Wars
What’s the difference in meaning between "chips" in the UK and "chips" in the US?
UK = fries; US = crisps
What is "Globish"?
A simplified form of English used internationally
In 1994, which South African leader became the first Black president after years of apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile = compares using "like" or "as"; Metaphor = direct comparison
Which famous British actor starred as the superhero Iron Man in the Marvel movies?
Robert Downey Jr
In the UK, the term ‘brolly’ is used for something. What is it in American English?
Umbrella
Which international organization uses English as one of its official languages?
UN, EU, NATO, etc.
What was the name of the global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving the UK and allies?
World War I
‘To be or not to be’ is a famous line from which play?
Hamlet
Question: Which film, set in the 1800s, tells the story of a young English woman named Elizabeth Bennet and her relationship with Mr. Darcy?
Pride and Prejudice