General Differences
What are the two main varieties of English discussed in this text?
British English and American English.
Which English variety pronounces "r" more strongly in words like "car"?
American English.
What does "flat" mean in British English?
Apartment.
How do British people express necessity using "need"?
"Needn't" or "need not."
What is the American English spelling of "colour"?
Color.
Where is British English native to?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
How does British English typically pronounce "schedule"?
"Shedule."
How do British and American English differ in saying "vacation"?
British English says "holiday."
Which grammar form is common in British English: "He insisted that something be done" or "He insisted that something should be done"?
"He insisted that something should be done."
What is the British English spelling of "flavor"?
Flavour.
What is the key distinction between spoken British English and American English?
Pronunciation.
Which variety tends to have more uniform pronunciation: British or American English?
American English.
What is the British English equivalent of "truck"?
Lorry.
How do British people refer to time frames like Monday-Friday?
"Monday to Friday."
How does British English spell "apologize"?
Apologise.
Which term describes the collective dialects of English in the British Isles?
British English (in its broad sense).
How do British and American English differ in the pronunciation of "tomato"?
British English says "to-mah-to," while American English says "to-may-to."
What does the British term "wee" mean?
Small or little.
How do British people say "on the weekend"?
"At the weekend."
What is the American English spelling of "neighbour"?
Neighbor.
Name three varieties of British English included under this umbrella.
Scottish English, Welsh English, and Northern Irish English.
Which word's pronunciation highlights a common difference in vowel sounds?
Words like "bath" or "grass" (British: long "a," American: short "a").
What is the American English word for "jumper" in British English?
Sweater.
What is the grammatical difference between "Sam just went home" and "Sam's just gone home"?
The latter is British English.
What is the British English spelling of "harbor"?
Harbour.