Vocabulary 1
Which one is British: Aubergine or Eggplant?
Aubergine
Which is American: LINE or QUEU?
LINE
Which one is American: LEARNED or LEARNT?
LEARNED
The British expression "to be snowed under" is a synonym to the American one "to be swamped"
If you are in England, going to the CHEMIST'S, where are you going to?
Which one is American: Truck or Lorry?
Truck
Which is the American word for BISCUIT?
COOKIE
Which spelling is American: AEROPLANE or AIRPLANE?
AIRPLANE
If a person asks you: FANCY A CUPPA? Is that person American or British? What are they offering?
The person is British. They are offering a cup of tea.
A nappy is a...
a) baby bottle b) short nap c) long nap d) diaper
DIAPER (AmE)
Which one is American and which one is British: eraser/rubber?
Am: Eraser and Br: Rubber
Which is the American alternative to LUGGAGE?
BAGGAGE
Which version of the colour is British: GRAY or GREY
GREY
The expression "TO BE A WET BLANKET" is a synonym of "TO BE A PARTY POOPER". TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE! To be a wet blanket is the American version!
In the USA you walk on the sidewalk, and in England?
In the PAVEMENT
Which is the American version for BIN?
CAN
Is BITS and BOBS American or British?
BRITISH (different things/objects)
Which is American: ENROL or ENROLL?
ENROLL
If a person "doesn't give a monkey's", are they British or American? What does it mean?
They are British. It means to not care about something.
Faucet is the synonym of Tap. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE! FAUCET is the Am version!
Which is the British word for PERIOD?
FULL STOP
If a person says "you have a green thumb!" are they American or British? What does it mean?
American! It means you have are adept to gardening! A similar phrase is used in BrE: "to be green fingered"
Which one is British: TRAVELLER or TRAVELER?
TRAVELLER
If a person says: I think Salsa lessons would be up your alley because you love dancing! Are they British or American?
American! It means that it's the type of thing someone would be interested in or enjoy. The British version is: up your street
Which is the American version of "PETROL STATION"?
Gas Station!