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English 18 Public

Practice with differences between UK and U.S. culture

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In the U.S. you line up for the restroom. In the UK you _____ up for the _____.

queue; toilet

20

In the UK, sweets are bad for your teeth. In the U.S., _____ is bad for them.

candy

5

In the U.S., you keep the spare tire in the trunk; in the U.K., you keep the spare tyre in the _____.

boot

15

What do you call the shoes you use for sports in the U.S. and in the UK?

sneakers/trainers

15

In the U.K. fries are _____ and _____ are biscuits.

chips; cookies

15

Are scones British or American?

British

15

Take the lift to the 6th floor. (Change to American English)

Take the elevator to the 6th floor.

15

British or American? I’m keen to do it/I’m psyched to do it.

British/American

15

You put a nappy on _____.

your teapot

a baby

your balcony

a table

15

In the U.S., a zebra crossing is called a _____.

footbridge

busy intersection

crosswalk

nature path

15

In the U.K., being silly is mucking _____.

through

around

on

up

15

How long is a fortnight?

four weeks

two months

two weeks

two days

15

British or American spelling? labor, program, organize

American

15

If you are chuffed in the U.K., you are _____.

arrogant

surprised

pleased

angry

15

If you are gobsmacked in the U.K., you are _____.

aggressive

talkative

astonished

furious

15

If you are knackered in the U.K., you are _____.

in trouble

pregnant

well-dressed

exhausted

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