Exploring American and British English

What is the American English term for 'lorry'?

• bus

• scooter

• van

• truck

In British English, what is the equivalent of 'apartment'?

• unit

• flat

• condo

• studio

Translate 'I need to buy a new pair of trainers' into American English.

• I need to buy a new pair of boots.

• I need to buy a new pair of sandals.

• I need to buy a new pair of shoes.

• I need to buy a new pair of sneakers.

What is the British English term for 'elevator'?

• platform

• lift

• staircase

• escalator

In American English, what do we call 'crisps'?

• potato chips

• tortilla chips

• potato fries

• corn chips

Translate 'I’m going to the cinema' into American English.

• I’m heading to the cinema house

• I’m off to the film studio

• I’m going to the theater

• I’m going to the movie theater.

What is the American English equivalent of 'boot' (of a car)?

• hood

• fender

• trunk

• dashboard

In British English, what is the term for 'diaper'?

• briefs

• underwear

• pants

• nappy

How do you say 'holiday' in American English when referring to a vacation?

• getaway

• break

• trip

• vacation

What is the British English term for 'flashlight'?

• lantern

• candle

• lamp

• torch