Zeal study TNTET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation English: British vs American English Quiz

English: British vs American English

TET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation (15 Questions)

1. What is the American English word for "Flat"?

Apartment House Building

Answer: Apartment

2. Choose the American English equivalent for "Lift":

Elevator Escalator Stairs

Answer: Elevator

3. What is the British English word for "Canned food"?

Tinned food Packed food Jarred food

Answer: Tinned food

4. American English for "Lorry" is:

Truck Van Wagon

Answer: Truck

5. What is the British English for "Subway"?

Underground Overpass Pathway

Answer: Underground (or Tube)

6. American English for "Dustbin" is:

Garbage can Trash box Waste bin

Answer: Garbage can (or Trash can)

7. What is the British English word for "Faucet"?

Tap Valve Pipe

Answer: Tap

8. American English for "Sweets" is:

Candy Chocolates Dessert

Answer: Candy

9. What is the British English for "Closet"?

Wardrobe Cupboard Cabinet

Answer: Wardrobe

10. American English for "Petrol" is:

Gasoline Fuel Diesel

Answer: Gasoline (or Gas)

11. British English for "Flashlight" is:

Torch Lamp Lantern

Answer: Torch

12. American English for "Biscuit" is:

Cookie Cracker Wafer

Answer: Cookie

13. British English for "Fall" (season) is:

Autumn Spring Winter

Answer: Autumn

14. American English for "Holiday" is:

Vacation Break Trip

Answer: Vacation

15. What is the British English spelling for "Color"?

Colour Color Colure

Answer: Colour