Tag Archive for 'american english'

UK or USA – British or American English English ?

Answers to our Twitter Quiz:

There are a few grammar, spelling and vocabulary differences  a UK or USA? and what is the equivalent?

1)apartment = USA/ flat = UK

2)diaper  = USA/ nappy  = UK

3)lift = UK/elevator = USA

4)bloke = UK/guy = USA

5)pram = UK/stroller = USA

6)bathroom = USA/ toilet or loo = UK

7)argument = USA/ row = UK

8)band-aid  = USA/ plaster = UK

9)jelly = UK/ Jell-o = USA

10)trousers = UK/ Pants = USA

Now guess the word, give the USA and UK word:

What is a ticket for two journeys: out and back called? – UK – Return  USA – round trip

What is flavoured ice on a stick called? – UK – ice-lolly  – USA – popsicle

What is an arthropod with six legs called? UK – insect – USA – bug

What is a self contained section of television called? UK – programme – USA – show

What is a type of house connected to one other called? UK – semi-detached – USA – duplex

What is a contest between two teams called? – UK – match  – USA – game

What is a group of people waiting for their turn called? – UK – queue – USA – line

What is a multi-lane road for cars called? – UK – motorway – USA – highway

What is payment in a restaurant called? – UK – bill – USA – cheque

What was there was before email? – UK – post – USA – mail