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    American vs.

    British English

    I. Decide on a synonym in BrE or AmE.

    1. We went on a two week vacation last month.


    What is the BrE synonym of VACATION?
    2. Could you pass me an eraser? I need to erase this mistake.
    What is the BrE synonym of ERASER?
    3. Why is there so much rubbish in here?
    What is the AmE synonym of RUBBISH?
    4. Excuse me, where is the rest room?
    What is the BrE synonym of REST ROOM?
    5. Take a left at the second crossroads.
    What is the BrE synonym of CROSSROADS?
    6. I called the attorney to get the information.
    What is the BrE synonym of ATTORNEY?
    7. We had to stand in line for three hours to get into the concert.
    What is the BrE synonym of STAND IN LINE?
    8. I think our car needs some petrol.
    What is the AmE synonym of PETROL?
    9. I am staying in an apartment in the city.
    What is the BrE synonym of APARTMENT?
    10. Put your luggage in the trunk.
    What is the AmE synonym of TRUNK?

    II. Decide if the word/phrase is chracteristic for BrE or AmE.

    1. Did you see that programme last night?


    2. The lights have gone out. Where is the torch?
    3. He doesn’t like spending money. He’s rather stingy.
    4. He looked at me real strange.
    5. Honey, can you change the baby’s nappy?
    6. It is in the town center.
    7. Can I do that over?
    8. (in a restaraunt) Can I have the check?
    9. I live on Washington street.
    10. He took an airplane to Paris.
    11. I’m hungry. Let’s open a bag of chips.
    12. He’s gotten more difficult.
    13. It looks as if it’s going to rain.
    14. Do you know how to change a tyre?
    15. I took the subway to work.
    THE KEY

    1. holiday 2. rubber 3. garbage 4. toilet 5. intersection/junction 6. barrister 7. queue


    8. gas 9. flat 10. boot

    II

    1. Br Am PROGRAM
    2. Br Am FLASHLIGHT
    3. Br Am MEAN
    4. Am Br REALLY STRANGE/STRANGELY
    5. Br Am DIAPER
    6. Am Br CENTRE
    7. Am Br DO AGAIN
    8. Am Br BILL
    9. Am Br LIVE IN
    10. Am Br AEROPLANE
    11. Am Br CRISPS
    12. Am Br GOT
    13. Br Am LIKE
    14. Br Am TIRE
    15. Am Br UNDERGROUND

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