Exercise 2: British vs. American English | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is a British English term for 'elevator'?

(A) Elevator

(B) Lift

(C) Escalator

(D) Staircase

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  In American English, what is the term for 'crisps'?

(A) Crisps

(B) Chips

(C) Fries

(D) Snacks

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  What is the British English term for 'hood' in American English?

(A) Trunk

(B) Bonnet

(C) Boot

(D) Car cover

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  Which of the following is an American English term for 'pavement'?

(A) Pavement

(B) Sidewalk

(C) Footpath

(D) Walkway

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  In British English, what is the term for 'trash can'?

(A) Dustbin

(B) Trash can

(C) Garbage bin

(D) Rubbish bin

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  Which of the following is a British English spelling of the word 'realize'?

(A) Realize

(B) Realise

(C) Reelise

(D) Realise

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  What is the American English term for 'biscuit'?

(A) Biscuit

(B) Cracker

(C) Cookie

(D) Scone

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  In British English, what is the term for 'eraser'?

(A) Eraser

(B) Rubber

(C) Corrector

(D) Deleter

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  Which of the following is a British English term for 'hoodie'?

(A) Hoodie

(B) Jumper

(C) Sweater

(D) Pullover

Correct Answer: 9B

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

(A) Lift

(B) Elevator

(C) Escalator

(D) Hoist

Correct Answer: 10B