When it comes to vocabulary, there are very many differences between British and American English. Each sentence given below contains an italicized word. That is the keyword you have to look for. State whether the keyword is in British English or American English.
1What is the dialling code for London?
Wrong!
2Turn off the faucet when you are not using it.
Wrong!
3That’s it. Can I have the check?
Wrong!
4She has bought a flat in upmarket London.
Wrong!
5Have you got a torch?
Wrong!
6Put the garbage in the bin.
Wrong!
7This car runs on petrol.
Wrong!
8He had black pants on.
Wrong!
9His nasty remarks made me angry.
Wrong!
10Who invented the zipper?
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10
Answers
- What is the dialling code for London? British English
- Turn off the faucet when you are not using it. American English
- That’s it. Can I have the check? American English
- She has bought a flat in upmarket London. British English
- Have you got a torch? British English
- Put the garbage in the bin. American English
- This car runs on petrol. British English
- He had black pants on. American English
- His nasty remarks made me angry. British English
- Who invented the zipper? American English
