Exercise 1: British vs. American English | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is a British English spelling of the word 'center'?

(A) Center

(B) Centre

(C) Centr

(D) Senter

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  In British English, what is the term for the trunk of a car?

(A) Hood

(B) Trunk

(C) Boot

(D) Bonnet

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Which of the following is a British English term for 'apartment'?

(A) Apartment

(B) Flat

(C) Condo

(D) Unit

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  Which of the following is an American English spelling of the word 'colour'?

(A) Color

(B) Colour

(C) Coler

(D) Culour

Correct Answer: 4A

Question 5:  What is the American English term for 'bin'?

(A) Trash can

(B) Dustbin

(C) Rubbish bin

(D) Garbage can

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  Which of the following is a British English term for 'elevator'?

(A) Elevator

(B) Lift

(C) Escalator

(D) Staircase

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  In American English, what is the term for 'biscuit'?

(A) Biscuit

(B) Cracker

(C) Cookie

(D) Scone

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  Which of the following is an example of an irregular verb in British English?

(A) Walked

(B) Played

(C) Talked

(D) Ate

Correct Answer: 8D

Question 9:  What is the American English term for 'nappy'?

(A) Diaper

(B) Nappy

(C) Cloth

(D) Disposable

Correct Answer: 9A

Question 10:  In British English, what is the term for 'soccer'?

(A) Soccer

(B) Football

(C) Rugby

(D) Kickball

Correct Answer: 10B