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5 Minute English

 

 

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 Word British Word
Flashlight Torch
Gas Petrol
Soccer Football
Cookie Biscuit
Diaper
(on a baby)
Nappy
(on a baby)
Can
(of food)
Tin
(of food)
Elevator Lift
Truck Lorry
Hood
(of a car)
Bonnet
(of a car)
Trunk
(of a car)
Boot
(of a car)
Eraser Rubber

Check Your Understanding

Can 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 .

2.  In Great Britain, the front of a car is called a bonnet.  In North America, the front of a car is called a .

3.  In North America, the back of the car has a trunk. In Great Britain, the back of the car has a .

4.  In Great Britain, people put petrol in their cars to make them go. In North America, people put in their cars.

5.  In North America, babies wear diapers before they learn to use the toilet. In Great Britain, babies wear .

6.  In Great Britain, food can be bought in tins. In North America, food is bought in .

7.  In North America, people eat cookies. In Great Britain, the same things are called .

8.  In Great Britain, people play football. In North America, the game is called .

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.

10. In Great Britain, you go up the building in a lift. In North America, you use an .

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 .

 

 

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