American vs British English – Quiz
Is American really a language? Actually, it is simply a type of English. British people and Americans usually have no problem understanding each other, but there are some words that are different. Do you know which of these words are British and which are American?
For each sentence below, do you know which of the two words in bold is British and which one is American?
- The school year begins in the fall/autumn.
Check your answer!
British English: autumn
American English: fall
- He prefers to relax in the bathtub/bath rather than take a shower.
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British English: bath
American English: bathtub
- In this restaurant, they always bring thecheck/bill immediately after people have finished eating.
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British English: bill
American English: check
- There is nothing better than chips/French fries to accompany fish!
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British English: chips
American English: French fries
- Dinner isn't ready yet; would you like some crisps/potato chips as an appetizer?
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British English: crips
American English: ptotato chips
- Brazil has one of the world’s best football/soccer team.
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British English: football
American English: soccer
- The first floor/ground floor of our building is occupied by a bank.
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British English: ground floor
American English: first floor
- We will need to rent a big truck/lorry to move our furniture.
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British English: lorry
American English: truck
- The speed limit on the motorway/freewayis 70 m.p.h.
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British English: motorway
American English: freeway
- Paper napkins/serviettes are much more practical for wiping your mouth while eating.
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British English: serviette
American English: napkin
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