Contest Prepared for Both British and American Participants Showcases Challenge, However There Are Those Capable of Passing With Ease: Prove if You Belong to that Group
Welcome back! If you missed Part 1, you can catch up here. Today, we're diving into another exciting round of our Brit Vs American English quiz, testing your knowledge of differences in spelling between the two English dialects.
Let's get started! Question 1 asks for the British English term for "apartment." In British English, it's spelled "flat." Moving on, Question 2 asks for the American English name of a specific glass. Can you guess it? The answer is "juice glass."
Question 3 poses a challenge: What is the British spelling of the American word "color"? That's right, it's "colour." Question 4 asks for the American name of a certain object. The answer is "boot" in American English, but in British English, it's spelled "boots."
Question 5 asks for the British spelling of "theater." In British English, it's spelled "theatre." Question 6 asks for the American word for a specific object. The answer is "trash can" in American English, but in British English, it's spelled "rubbish bin."
Moving on, Question 7 asks for the British English term for a pedestrian walkway. The answer is "pavement." Question 8 asks for the British name for a specific item. The answer is "crisps" in British English, but in American English, it's spelled "chips."
Question 9 asks for the British English term for a round-trip ticket. In British English, this term is not commonly used. Instead, Brits tend to use "return ticket." Question 10 asks for the British English word for a certain object. The answer is "lift" in British English, but in American English, it's spelled "elevator."
Question 11 asks for the American spelling of the British word "centre." The answer is "center." Question 12 asks for the international equivalent of a UK "bank holiday." In British English, the term "bank holiday" itself is commonly used to refer to a public holiday when banks and most businesses are closed. However, in American English, the term "public holiday" is often used to describe these days.
Question 13 asks for the American term for a specific place. The answer is "drugstore" in American English, but in British English, it's spelled "chemist." Question 14 asks for the American name of a place where medicine is picked up in the UK. The answer is "pharmacy."
Question 15 asks for the American shorthand for British "petrol." The answer is "gas." Question 16 asks for the British name for a specific object. The answer is "torch" in British English, but in American English, it's spelled "flashlight."
Question 17 asks for the British word for an American "grade" (in school). The answer is "grade" in both British and American English. Question 18 asks for the British spelling of the American word "defense." The answer is "defence."
Question 19 asks for the American term for a British "timetable" (at school or in transportation). The answer is "schedule." Question 20 asks for the American shorthand for a British object. The answer is "gas" for "petrol."
Question 21 asks for the British equivalent of the American "railroad." The answer is "railway." Question 22 asks for the British English equivalent of a specific profession. The answer is "actor" for "thespian."
Question 23 asks for the British spelling of the American word "catalog." The answer is "catalogue." Lastly, Question 24 invites anyone to write on Bored Panda.
So, how did you do? Aim for a score of 6/24 or higher! Have fun while testing your knowledge of British and American English spelling differences.
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