Pairs of Words
UK vs American English
English Idioms
Trivia
English Vocabulary
100
____ color is red.
A. It´s
B. Its
B. Its
100
US: Pants
UK: Trousers
100
Be careful with my camera, it cost me an arm and a _____.
Leg
100
What city was the setting of the TV show Friends?
New York
100
Band Aid
200
Max ______ his hand to get the teacher´s attention.
A. Raised
B. Rose
A. Raised
200
US: Tire
UK: Tyre
200
Curiosity killed the _____.
Cat
200
What is the least number of sides a polygon can have?
3
200
Kick
300
For a while, I thought that gas prices would never stop ______.
A. Raising
B. Rising
B. Rising
300
UK: Rubber
US: Eraser
300
Nobody wants to talk about the _______ in the room.
Elephant
300
How many of Henry VIII´s wives were executed?
Two
300
Noticeably happy and optimistic.
Causing happiness by its nature or appearance.
Ends in the letter "L"
You´re such a _______ person! I am always happy when I´m around you.
Cheerful
400
The _______ reason for my decision was the money.
A. Principle
B. Principal
B. Principal
400
UK: Peckish
US:Hungry
400
I only see my family once in a blue _____.
Moon
400
Which decade were the first Hot Wheels toys released?
1960´s - 1968 to be exact
400
Heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.
I couldn´t believe how ______ my brother was being when he decided to fly to China with no money and no return ticket.
Reckless
500
If you´re tired, you can ____ on the couch and take a nap.
A. Lay
B. Lie
B. Lie
500
US: Semi-Truck
UK: Lorry
500
The straw that broke the ______ back.
Camel´s
500
Which amendment in the US Constitution gives citizens the right to bear arms?
The second amendment
500
1.Settling an issue; producing a definite result.
Running every day played a ______ role in allowing him to win the race.
2. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
She is such a ______ girl that she always has an answer when her boyfriend asks where she wants to go for dinner.
Decisive
600
People often take advantage of Shelby because she´s so _________.
A. Complacent
B. Complaisant
B. Complaisant
600
UK: Aubergine
US: Eggplant
600
Both Mark and Christy were equally responsible for their divorce. It takes two to ______.
Tango
600
What does the acronym BMW stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works
600
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
I hate ______ politicions.
(Of a text or a computer database or program) made unreliable by errors or alterations.
I can´t open this file because it´s ______.
Corrupt