Countries and nationalities
The UK
Family words
Holidays and special days
British v. American English
100

What nationality are people from Spain?

Spanish

100

How many countries make up the UK?

4

100

Who is your mother's father?

your grandfather / grandpa

100

When is Christmas Day?

25th December

100

What is the American English word for a shop?

store

200

What nationality are people from Switzerland?

Swiss

200

What is the capital of Scotland?

Edinburgh

200

Who are your uncle's children?

Your cousins

200

Which month is Halloween in?

October

200

What is autumn called in the US?

fall

300

Where are Danish people from?

Denmark

300

What is the capital of Wales?

Cardiff

300

Who is your brother's son?

Your nephew

300

Which month is St Valintine's Day in?

February

300

What is the American word for trousers?

pants

400

What nationality are people from the Netherlands?

Dutch

400

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

400

Who are you to your grandparents?

a grandchild / granddaughter / grandson

400

When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day?

On the 4th / last Thursday in November

400

Which American word refers to the city centre?

downtown (area)

500

What nationality are people from Taiwan?

Taiwanese

500

What is the Union Jack?

the national flag of the UK

500

Who is your father's or mother's aunt?

your great-aunt

500

When are mince pies typically eaten?

At Christmas

500

What is the first floor called in British English?

ground floor