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		<title>UK or USA  &#8211; British or American English English ?</title>
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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 = [...]]]></description>
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<p>Answers to our Twitter Quiz:</p>
<p>There are a few grammar, spelling and vocabulary differences  a UK or USA? and what is the equivalent?</p>
<p>1)apartment = USA/ flat = UK</p>
<p>2)diaper  = USA/ nappy  = UK</p>
<p>3)lift = UK/elevator = USA</p>
<p>4)bloke = UK/guy = USA</p>
<p>5)pram = UK/stroller = USA</p>
<p>6)bathroom = USA/ toilet or loo = UK</p>
<p>7)argument = USA/ row = UK</p>
<p>8)band-aid  = USA/ plaster = UK</p>
<p>9)jelly = UK/ Jell-o = USA</p>
<p>10)trousers = UK/ Pants = USA</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.languagelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/american-flag-2a.jpg" ><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-813" title="american-flag-2a" src="http://blog.languagelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/american-flag-2a-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Now guess the word, give the USA and UK word:</strong></p>
<p>What is a ticket for two journeys: out and back called? &#8211; UK &#8211; Return  USA &#8211; round trip</p>
<p>What is flavoured ice on a stick called? &#8211; UK &#8211; ice-lolly  &#8211; USA &#8211; popsicle</p>
<p>What is  an arthropod with six legs called? UK &#8211; insect &#8211; USA &#8211; bug</p>
<p>What is a self contained section of television called? UK &#8211; programme &#8211; USA &#8211; show</p>
<p>What is a type of house connected to one other called? UK &#8211; semi-detached &#8211; USA &#8211; duplex</p>
<p>What is a contest between two teams called? &#8211; UK &#8211; match  &#8211; USA &#8211; game</p>
<p>What is a group of people waiting for their turn called? &#8211; UK &#8211; queue &#8211; USA &#8211; line</p>
<p>What is a multi-lane road for cars called? &#8211; UK &#8211; motorway &#8211; USA &#8211; highway</p>
<p>What is payment in a restaurant called? &#8211; UK &#8211; bill &#8211; USA &#8211; cheque</p>
<p>What was there was before email? &#8211; UK &#8211; post &#8211; USA &#8211; mail</p>
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