Exercise 1: Varieties of English | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is the term used for 'toilet' in British English?

(A) Loo

(B) Restroom

(C) Washroom

(D) Bathroom

Correct Answer: 1A

Question 2:  In British English, what is the term used for 'elevator'?

(A) Apartment

(B) Lift

(C) Elevator

(D) Skyrocket

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  Which of the following countries uses American English?

(A) Australia

(B) Canada

(C) England

(D) India

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  What is the British English term for 'truck'?

(A) Lorry

(B) Van

(C) Truck

(D) Wagon

Correct Answer: 4A

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

(A) Colour

(B) Theater

(C) Neighbor

(D) Jail

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What is the American English term for 'aeroplane'?

(A) Airplane

(B) Chopper

(C) Jet

(D) Copter

Correct Answer: 6A

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

(A) Spelling

(B) Vocabulary

(C) Pronunciation

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer: 7D

Question 8:  What is the American English term for 'biscuit'?

(A) Cookie

(B) Biscuit

(C) Cracker

(D) Scone

Correct Answer: 8A

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

(A) Zed

(B) Zee

(C) Alu

(D) Potato

Correct Answer: 9A

Question 10:  What is the term used for 'gasoline' in American English?

(A) Fuel

(B) Petrol

(C) Gas

(D) Diesel

Correct Answer: 10C