American Words/ British Words
As you know, even though North America and Great Britain share the same language, some words are completely different. Here are some of the most common differences.American WordBritish WordFlashlightTorch GasPetrol SoccerFootball CookieBiscuit Diaper
(on a baby)Nappy
(on a baby) Can
(of food)Tin
(of food) ElevatorLift TruckLorryHood
(of a car)Bonnet
(of a car) Trunk
(of a car)Boot
(of a car) EraserRubber
Check Your UnderstandingCan you fill in the blanks without looking back?
1. In North America, a person drives a truck down the road. In Great Britain, a person drives a .
Check your answer. lorry
2. In Great Britain, the front of a car is called a bonnet. In North America, the front of a car is called a .
Check your answer. hood
3. In North America, the back of the car has a trunk. In Great Britain, the back of the car has a .
Check your answer. boot
4. In Great Britain, people put petrol in their cars to make them go. In North America, people put in their cars.
Check your answer. gas
5. In North America, babies wear diapers before they learn to use the toilet. In Great Britain, babies wear .
Check your answer. nappies
6. In Great Britain, food can be bought in tins. In North America, food is bought in .
Check your answer. cans
7. In North America, people eat cookies. In Great Britain, the same things are called .
Check your answer. biscuits
8. In Great Britain, people play football. In North America, the game is called .
Check your answer. soccer
9. In North America, you can see in the dark if you use a flashlight. In Great Britain, you use a to see in the dark.
Check your answer. torch
10. In Great Britain, you go up the building in a lift. In North America, you use an .
Check your answer. elevator
11. In North America, when you make a mistake with a pencil, you can erase it with an eraser. In Great Britain, you use a .
Check your answer. rubber