American vs British English Vocabulary Differences

American vs British English Vocabulary Differences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Americans call the sport that the British refer to as football?

Rugby

Soccer

Basketball

Baseball

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In British English, what are 'crisps' known as in American English?

Crackers

Fries

Chips

Biscuits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the American term for what the British call 'trousers'?

Jeans

Shorts

Pants

Slacks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the UK, what is the term for the back compartment of a car?

Trunk

Hatch

Boot

Cargo

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the British equivalent of the American 'high school'?

Primary school

University

Secondary school

College