British vs American English Terms

British vs American English Terms

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores 10 everyday differences between American and British English, focusing on vocabulary and pronunciation. It covers terms like 'apartment' vs 'flat', 'vacation' vs 'holiday', and 'truck' vs 'lorry'. The video aims to help English learners sound more natural in either version of English by understanding these differences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

History of the English language

Differences between British and American English

Learning Spanish

Advanced English grammar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In American English, what is the equivalent of a 'flat'?

Villa

House

Apartment

Condo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term do British people use for a vacation?

Journey

Excursion

Holiday

Trip

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the UK, what is a large vehicle used for transporting goods called?

Lorry

Bus

Van

Truck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Americans call a sweet baked treat that Brits refer to as a 'biscuit'?

Cake

Cookie

Pastry

Muffin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the British term for what Americans call 'gas'?

Diesel

Petrol

Oil

Fuel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the UK, where would you throw away trash?

Trash can

Dumpster

Garbage can

Bin

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