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English 30 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

20

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

sneakers/trainers

20

Who is on your team? (Is this British English or American English?)

American English

10

My family are coming to visit. (Is this British or American English?)

British

15

Is marmite British or American?

British

10

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

chips; cookies

15

Are scones British or American?

British

5

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

Take the elevator to the 6th floor.

15

In the UK, a holiday can mean a _____ in the U.S. In the U.S., it can only refer to _____.

vacation; a national day off

25

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

British/American

20

I filled up my truck/lorry with petrol/gas.

I filled up my truck with gas. I filled up my lorry with petrol.

20

British or American grammar? I learnt it at university.

British

10

British or American grammar? I’ve never gotten this lucky before.

American

10

British or American grammar? You needn’t worry about it.

British

10