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.
1. What is the dialling code for London?
Correct!
Wrong!
2. Turn off the faucet when you are not using it.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. That’s it. Can I have the check?
Correct!
Wrong!
4. She has bought a flat in upmarket London.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. Have you got a torch?
Correct!
Wrong!
6. Put the garbage in the bin.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. This car runs on petrol.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. He had black pants on.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. His nasty remarks made me angry.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Who invented the zipper?
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. British English
2. American English
3. American English
4. British English
5. British English
6. American English
7. British English
8. American English
9. British English
10. American English
