Exercise 2: Varieties of English | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is a characteristic feature of British English spelling?

(A) Favorite

(B) Color

(C) Organisation

(D) Center

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What is the American English term for 'flat'?

(A) Apartment

(B) Condo

(C) Bungalow

(D) Duplex

Correct Answer: 2A

Question 3:  Which of the following countries primarily uses British English?

(A) Canada

(B) Australia

(C) Ireland

(D) United States

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  What is the term used for 'holiday' in American English?

(A) Break

(B) Vacation

(C) Leisure

(D) Trip

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Indian English vocabulary?

(A) Elevator

(B) Lift

(C) Biscuit

(D) Cookie

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What is the term used for 'flashlight' in British English?

(A) Torch

(B) Lamp

(C) Lantern

(D) Candle

Correct Answer: 6A

Question 7:  Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Australian English pronunciation?

(A) Zebra

(B) Zed

(C) Zipper

(D) Zero

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  What is the British English term for 'soccer'?

(A) Football

(B) Rugby

(C) Cricket

(D) Hockey

Correct Answer: 8A

Question 9:  Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Canadian English grammar?

(A) Spelling

(B) Pronunciation

(C) Vocabulary

(D) Syntax

Correct Answer: 9A

Question 10:  What is the American English term for 'barrister'?

(A) Lawyer

(B) Advocate

(C) Attorney

(D) Solicitor

Correct Answer: 10C