10. British English - American English

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent
The lorry met with an accident.
(A) van
(B) truck
(C) cab
(D) car

Change the British English word replacing the American English
Karan dried the nappy.
(A) coat
(B) truck
(C) diaper 
(D) mail

Replace the underlined British word with its American Equalent
I went to the depot
(A) Bus stop
(B) Terminus 
(C) Terminal
(D) Department

Choose the correct American English word for the underlined British English Word of the following sentence.
I take Jam and butter with bread as breakfast.
(A) Fruit mixture
(B) Jelly 
(C) Fruit Juice
(D) Fruit Paste

Pick out British word for American word ‘Kerosene‘
(A) Gasoline
(B) Paraffin 
(C) Diesel
(D) Petrol

Choose the correct American English word for the following British English word Autumn.
(A) Winter
(B) Fall 
(C) Spring
(D) Summer

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent.
Vidhya is eating Chips.
(A) Snacks
(B) French Fries 
(C) Cookies
(D) Candies

Which is the right American English word for ‘jam’? .
(A) jelly 
(B) french fries
(C) trunk
(D) hood

The American English equivalent of the word ‘washbasin‘ is
(A) zee
(B) wash room
(C) wash tank
(D) sink

Choose the American English equivalent of the word “Goods train“.
(A) Carriage train
(B) Freight train
(C) Baggage train
(D) Luggage train

The American English equivalent of the word ‘Pavement‘ is
(A) pathway
(B) sidewalk
(C) corridor
(D) passage

Where is the Shop Assistant?
Replace the underlined British word with it’s American equivalent.
(A) Sales Clerk
(B) Sales Boy
(C) Assistant Manager
(D) Assistant Clerk

Identify the correct American English word for the given British English word
Torch 
(A) Battery
(B) Flashlight 
(C) Hand light
(D) Lantern

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent.
She is having a holiday
(A) Vacation
(B) Vocation
(C) Package
(D) Permission

Find out the American equivalent of the British English idiom.
“a storm in a teacup”
(A) a whirlpool in a teapot
(B) a hurricane in a teacup
(C) a tempest in a teacup
(D) a strong wind in a teapot

The word ‘curtains’ in British English is—– in American English.
(A) casket
(B) peels
(C) screens
(D) drapes

Which among the options is an American English equivalent of the word ‘Chips’?
(A) French Fries
(B) Chefs
(C) Crunchies
(D) Munchies

‘Fall’ is called in British English.
(A) winter
(B) summer
(C) autumn
(D) spring

The right American English equivalent of the word, ‘Chemist’ is
(A) drugger
(B) drapier
(C) druggist
(D) narcissist

In the idiom ‘a storm in a teacup’., which of the following is used as a replacement fat. the word ‘storm’ in American English?
(A) Cyclone
(B) Tempest
(C) Typhoon
(D) Hurricane

American English equivalent for ‘puncture’ is – —-
(A) flat-out
(B) blast-out
(C) blow-out 
(D) crash out

‘Window shade’ in American English is—— in British English.
(A) wind screen
(B) window
(C) blind 
(D) wind

Identify the incorrect pair of British English and American English expressions
(A) bonnet – cover
(B) goods train – freight train
(C) dustbin – trash can
(D) chips – french fries

‘Car park’ in British English is—— in American English.
(A) Parking space
(B) Parking fees
(C) Parking plot
(D) Parking lot

Find out the British English equivalent of “fall”
(A) Winter
(B) Summer
(C) Spring
(D) Autumn

I like to eat Maize.
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent
(A) Candy
(B) Chips
(C) Corn 
(D) Cookies

He lives in a flat.
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
(A) hotel
(B) cottage
(C) apartment
(D) bungalow

She hired a taxi to the airport.
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
(A) cycle
(B) cab
(C) bike
(D) tricycle

The post came late.
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
(A) letter
(B) news
(C) message
(D) mail

What is the American English word for the British English word ‘Underground’?
(A) Pavement
(B) First floor
(C) Subway
(D) Pathway

What is the American English word for the British English word, ‘Terminus’?
(A) Final
(B) Depot
(C) Bus stand
(D) Shop

Use a torch when there is no power supply.
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
(A) flash light
(B) candle
(C) tube light
(D) pen torch

Choose the American English equivalent of the word “goods train”.
(A) Luggage train
(B) Baggage train
(C) Carriage train
(D) Freight train

Laura presented a Wallet to her friend
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent?
(A) Flash light
(B) Billfold
(C) Closet
(D) Crib

Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
I bought a packet of Crisps.
(A) Candies
(B) Chips
(C) Cookies
(D) Snacks

Choose the American English equivalent of the word ‘freight car’
(A) van
(B) wagon
(C) tempo
(D) truck

Find the American English equivalent for Windscreen.
(A) Windmill
(B) Windsail
(C) Windshield 
(D) Windsock

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent
It is dark. Get me a torch.
(A) torch light
(B) long light
(C) flash light
(D) stop light

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent
The hike in the price of Petrol is resented.
(A) fuel
(B) gasoline
(C) energy
(D) petrol

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent.
This lift is meant for VIP’s.
(A) lift
(B) escalator
(C) elevator
(D) stair case

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent.
Children like Sweets.
(A) Cookies
(B) Candies
(C) Crisps
(D) Sweets

Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent.
This is a handbag made of leather.
(A) bag
(B) pouch
(C) purse
(D) wallet