Exercise 3: Varieties of English | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is the British English term for 'cell phone'?

(A) Mobile

(B) Smartphone

(C) Cellular

(D) Handphone

Correct Answer: 1A

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

(A) Crisps

(B) Fries

(C) Snacks

(D) Potato Chips

Correct Answer: 2D

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

(A) United Kingdom

(B) New Zealand

(C) South Africa

(D) Canada

Correct Answer: 3D

Question 4:  What is the term used for 'movie' in British English?

(A) Film

(B) Motion Picture

(C) Cinema

(D) Flick

Correct Answer: 4A

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

(A) Aluminum

(B) Aluminium

(C) Aluminim

(D) Aluminem

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  What is the Australian English term for 'swimsuit'?

(A) Swimsuit

(B) Bathing Costume

(C) Swimming Trunks

(D) Bikini

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of South African English vocabulary?

(A) Bonnet

(B) Hood

(C) Boot

(D) Trunk

Correct Answer: 7C

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

(A) Flashlight

(B) Beacon

(C) Lamp

(D) Candle

Correct Answer: 8A

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

(A) Pronunciation

(B) Spelling

(C) Syntax

(D) Vocabulary

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  What is the British English term for 'trash can'?

(A) Bin

(B) Garbage Can

(C) Dumpster

(D) Rubbish Bin

Correct Answer: 10A