Exercise 3: British vs. American English | Practice Test Online

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

(A) Cell phone

(B) Mobile phone

(C) Smartphone

(D) Telephone

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

(A) Petrol

(B) Gasoline

(C) Diesel

(D) Fuel

Question 3:  In British English, what is the term for 'fries'?

(A) Fries

(B) Chips

(C) Crisps

(D) Potato wedges

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

(A) Football

(B) Soccer

(C) Rugby

(D) Gridiron

Question 5:  What is the British English term for 'trash can'?

(A) Bin

(B) Trash can

(C) Garbage bin

(D) Rubbish bin

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

(A) Theater

(B) Theatre

(C) Theator

(D) Theatere

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

(A) Lorry

(B) Truck

(C) Van

(D) Hauler

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

(A) Biscuit

(B) Cookie

(C) Cracker

(D) Scone

Question 9:  In American English, what is the term for 'banger'?

(A) Banger

(B) Sausage

(C) Hot dog

(D) Frankfurter

Question 10:  Which of the following is a British English term for 'diaper'?

(A) Diaper

(B) Nappy

(C) Disposable

(D) Cloth