American vs British English Vocabulary Quiz

What do Americans call the sport that the British call 'football'?

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Rugby

• Cricket

What do the British call a 'lorry'?

• Car

• Motorcycle

• Truck

• Van

What do Americans call 'biscuits'?

• Donuts

• Cookies

• Brownies

• Cakes

What do the British call a 'torch'?

• Candle

• Lantern

• Flashlight

• Glow stick

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

What do Americans call 'chips'?

• French fries

• Potato chips

• Tortilla chips

• Pretzels

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

What do the British call 'pants'?

• Skirt

• Trousers

• Shorts

• Dress

What do Americans call 'nappies'?

• Diapers

• Blankets

• Bibs

• Pacifiers

What do the British call 'mobile phones'?

• Cell phone

• Mobile phone

• Smartphone

• iPhone

What do Americans call 'postcodes'?

• Zip codes

• Country codes

• Area codes

• Postal codes

What do the British call 'trashcans'?

• Recycling bins

• Dust bins

• Garbage bins

• Waste bins