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British English – American English

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British English - American English ( Part B-Literature )

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Question 1
Match the British English words under Column A with their American English equivalents under Column B and choose the correct code.
Column A Column B
(a) chips 1. garbage can
(b) dustbin 2. jelly
(c) jam 3. guy
(d) fellow 4. french fries
A
1 4 3 2
B
3 4 1 2
C
2 4 3 1
D
4 1 2 3
Question 2
The American English equivalent of the word ‘washbasin‘ is
A
zee
B
wash room
C
wash tank
D
sink
Question 3
Choose the American English equivalent of the word “Goods train“.
A
Carriage train
B
Freight train
C
Baggage train
D
Luggage train
Question 4
The American English equivalent of the word ‘Pavement‘ is
A
pathway
B
sidewalk
C
corridor
D
passage
Question 5
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
Question 6
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
Question 7
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
Question 8
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
Question 9
Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent. Children like Sweets.
A
Cookies
B
Cookies
C
Crisps
D
Sweets
Question 10
Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent. This is a handbag made of leather.
A
bag
B
pouch
C
purse
D
wallet
Question 11
Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent The lorry met with an accident.
A
van
B
truck
C
cab
D
car
Question 12
Match the following :
(a) Autumn 1. Faucet
(b) Nappy 2. Fall
(c) Tap 3, Diaper
(d) Pavement 4. Side walk
A
2 3 4 1
B
4 2 1 3
C
2 3 1 4
D
2 1 3 4
Question 13
Match the following :
(a) Petrol 1. Elevator
(b) Lorry 2. Apartment
(c) Flat 3. Gasoline
(d) Lift 4. Truck
A
3 4 1 2
B
1 2 3 4
C
4 1 2 3
D
3 4 2 1
Question 14
Match the British English Words in Column A with the American English Words in Column B
Column A-BE Column B-AE
(a) Fellow 1. Pitcher
(b) Interval 2. Guy
(c) Jug 3. Intermission
(d) Shop assistant 4. Trunk
(e) Boot 5. Sales clerk
A
2 3 4 1 5
B
2 3 1 5 4
C
1 3 2 5 4
D
4 5 2 3 1
Question 15
Change the British English word replacing the American English Karan dried the nappy.
A
coat
B
truck
C
diaper
D
mail
Question 16
Replace the underlined British word with its American Equalent I went to the depot
A
Bus stop
B
Terminus
C
Terminal
D
Department
Question 17
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
Question 18
Pick out British word for American word ‘Kerosene‘
A
Gasoline
B
Paraffin
C
Diesel
D
Petrol
Question 19
Match the British English words in Col. A with equivalent American English in Col. B.
Column A Column B
(a) Dust bin 1. Frieght train
(b) Jam 2. French fries ·
(c) Goods train 3. Jelly
(d) Chips 4. Garbage can
A
1 4 3 2
B
2 3 4 1
C
4 3 1 2
D
3 2 1 4
Question 20
Choose the correct American English word for the following British English word Autumn.
A
Winter
B
Fall
C
Spring
D
Summer
Question 21
Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent. Vidhya is eating Chips.
A
Snacks
B
French Fries
C
Cookies
D
Candies
Question 22
Match the following British English words in Column A with the relevant American words in Column B
Column A Column B
(a) tap 1. gasoline
(b) petrol 2. fall
(c) autumn 3. cab
(d) taxi 4. faucet
A
4 1 2 3
B
1 4 2 3
C
1 2 3 4
D
3 1 4 2
Question 23
Identify the correct American English word for the given British English word Torch
A
Battery
B
Flashlight
C
Hand light
D
Lantern
Question 24
Replace the underlined British word with its American equivalent. She is having a holiday
A
Vacation
B
Vocation
C
Package
D
Permission
Question 25
Match the words in Column A with the words in Column B and choose the right option :
Column A Column B
(a) Bonnet 1. jelly
(b) Dustbin 2. pitcher
(c) Jam 3. trash can
(d) Jug 4. hood
A
2 3 4 1
B
4 3 1 2
C
3 4 1 2
D
2 3 1 4
Question 26
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
Question 27
The word ‘curtains’ in British English is—– in American English.
A
casket
B
peels
C
screens
D
drapes
Question 28
‘Fall’ is called in British English.
A
winter
B
summer
C
autumn
D
spring
Question 29
The right American English equivalent of the word, ‘Chemist’ is
A
drugger
B
drapier
C
druggist
D
narcissist
Question 30
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
Question 31
American English equivalent for ‘puncture’ is – —-
A
flat-out
B
blast-out
C
blow-out
D
crash out
Question 32
‘Window shade’ in American English is—— in British English.
A
wind screen
B
window
C
blind
D
wind
Question 33
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
Question 34
Match the British English words with their American equivalents:
British English American English
(a) Jam 1. Fall
(b) nappy 2. Antenna
(c) Aerial 3. Jelly
(d) Autumn 4. Diaper
A
3 2 4 1
B
2 4 3 1
C
3 4 2 1
D
1 2 4 3
Question 35
Match the following British/American expressions in Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the options given below
Column A Column B
(a) trash 1. faucet
(b) cookie 2. candy
(c) sweets 3. rubbish
(d) tap 4. biscuit
A
3 4 2 1
B
4 2 3 1
C
3 2 4 1
D
1 3 2 4
Question 36
‘Car park’ in British English is—— in American English.
A
Parking space
B
Parking fees
C
Parking plot
D
Parking lot
Question 37
Find out the British English equivalent of “fall”
A
Winter
B
Summer
C
Spring
D
Autumn
Question 38
I like to eat Maize. Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent
A
Candy
B
Chips
C
Corn
D
Cookies
Question 39
He lives in a flat. Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
A
hotel
B
cottage
C
apartment
D
bungalow
Question 40
She hired a taxi to the airport. Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
A
cycle
B
cab
C
bike
D
tricycle
Question 41
The post came late. Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent.
A
letter
B
news
C
message
D
mail
Question 42
Match the British English words under Column A with their American English equivalents under Column B :
Column A Column B
(a) Autumn 1. Truck
(b) Holiday 2. Freight
(c) Lorry 3. Fall
(d) Goods 4. Vacation
A
1 2 3 4
B
4 3 1 2
C
3 4 1 2
D
3 2 1 4
Question 43
What is the American English word for the British English word ‘Underground’?
A
Pavement
B
First floor
C
Subway
D
Pathway
Question 44
What is the American English word for the British English word, ‘Terminus’?
A
Final
B
Depot
C
Bus stand
D
Shop
Question 45
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
Question 46
Laura presented a Wallet to her friend Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent?
A
Flash light
B
Billfold
C
Closet
D
Crib
Question 47
Match the words under column A with their equivalents from column B :
Column A Column B
(a) torch 1. pitcher
(b) shop assistant 2. shade
(c) jug 3. clerk
(d) blind 4. flashlight
A
1 3 4 2
B
4 3 1 2
C
2 1 3 4
D
1 2 3 4
Question 48
Match the words in British English under Column A with their equivalents in American English in Column B and Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Column A Column B
(a) blind 1. hood
(b) bonnet 2. crib
(c) purse 3. window shade
(d) cot 4. wallet
A
4 1 2 3
B
3 1 4 2
C
2 1 4 3
D
4 2 1 3
Question 49
Replace the underlined word with its American equivalent. I bought a packet of Crisps.
A
Candies
B
Chips
C
Cookies
D
Snacks
Question 50
Choose the American English equivalent of the word ‘freight car’
A
van
B
wagon
C
tempo
D
truck
Question 51
Match the following British English (A) with Correct American English (B) :
Column A Column B
(a) Torch 1. Crib
(b) Wash basin 2. Jelly
(c) Jam 3 . Sink
(d) Cot 4. Flash light
A
4 3 2 1
B
4 3 1 2
C
1 2 3 4
D
3 4 2 1
Question 52
Find the American English equivalent for Windscreen.
A
Windmill
B
Windsail
C
Windshield
D
Windsock
Question 53
Match the following A (British English) with B (American English) :
A B
(a) Happy 1. Mail
(b) Tin 2. Diaper
(c) Post 3. Potato chips
(d) Crisps 4. Can
A
2 4 3 1
B
4 2 1 3
C
4 2 3 1
D
2 4 1 3
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