Understanding Britishisms in American English

Understanding Britishisms in American English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is noted as one of the earliest Britishisms to enter American English?

Bonkers

Awfully

Dicey

Shambolic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of British words ending in a specific letter have become popular in the U.S.?

Words ending in 'S'

Words ending in 'Y'

Words ending in 'T'

Words ending in 'R'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound is mentioned as being particularly popular in British words adopted by Americans?

L and M sounds

B and P sounds

G and H sounds

T and D sounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Americans generally perceive Britishisms compared to how Brits view Americanisms?

Both Americans and Brits view each other's linguistic influences negatively.

Americans view Britishisms positively, while Brits view Americanisms negatively.

Both Americans and Brits view each other's linguistic influences positively.

Americans view Britishisms negatively, while Brits view Americanisms positively.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of British readers when asked about Americanisms that annoyed them?

They were supportive.

They were flooded with thousands of replies.

They were enthusiastic.

They were indifferent.