Varieties of English

Which of the following terms is commonly used in British English to refer to a flashlight?

• torch

• flashlamp

• beacon

• lantern

In Canadian English, what is the term for a one-dollar coin?

• penny

• loonie

• toonie

• piso

Which word is commonly used in South African English to mean "barbecue"?

• grill

• braai

• roast

• sizzle

What is the term used in Indian English for an eraser?

• rubber

• eradicator

• wiper

• corrector

In Jamaican English, what does the term "duppy" refer to?

• friend

• food

• celebration

• ghost

What is the term used in Irish English for a small grocery store?

• bodega

• convenience store

• corner shop

• market

Which of the following terms is commonly used in New Zealand English for a small stream or creek?

• brook

• creek

• streamlet

• rivulet

In Philippine English, what is the commonly used term for flip-flops

• sandals

• slippers

• thongs

• sneakers

What is the term used in Malaysian English for a holiday?

• public day

• off day

• celebration day

• festive day

Which term is commonly used in Singaporean English for a cell phone or mobile device?

• mobile

• cell

• gadget

• handphone