British vs American English Vocabulary Quiz

What is the British word for 'elevator'?

• ramp

• staircase

• escalator

• lift

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the British word for 'truck'?

• lorry

• bus

• van

• car

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the American word for 'biscuit'?

• bagel

• croissant

• cookie

• scone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

When people have to go to the public toilet in the UK, they have to ask for ...

• The loo
• The bathroom
• The restrooms
• The canner

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the American word for 'petrol'?

• gasoline

• kerosene

• petroleum

• diesel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

BRITISH:

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Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the British word for 'diaper'?

• blanket

• umbrella

• trousers

• nappy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the American word for 'torch'?

• lamp

• candle

• flashlight

• lantern

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the British word for 'apartment'?

• mansion

• house

• flat

• cottage

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the American word for 'holiday'?

• vacation

• break

• celebration

• festival

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E