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1. These are made of elastic material and are worn over the shoulders. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? braces / hangers lastics /suspenders hangers / lastics suspenders / braces

2. This is an invention which helps people move from floor to floor in a tall building. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? elevator / lift escalator / spinner elevator / escalator spinner / lift

3. This is an area to the side of a road upon which people walk. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? pavement / hard shoulder sidewalk / pavement hard shoulder / walkway walkway / sidewalk

4. This is when humans are waiting in an orderly fashion. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? line / system line / queue system / form form / queue

5. This is a road which allows for fast movement of traffic, but what is it called in the US and UK? motorway / autobahn carriageway / freeway autobahn / carriageway freeway / motorway

6. This is a protective, and absorbent, piece of clothing used for babies' bottoms in both the US and UK, but what names does it go by in those countries? diaper / nappy towel / napkin diaper / towel napkin / nappy

7. This is a sweet food made with gelatine which can be served on its own or with something else. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? jelly / jam jello / jelly jam / preserve preserve / jello

8. What would you call the device which, when operated, allows the free flow of water, in the US and the UK? faucet / spigot jack / tap spigot / jack faucet / tap

9. This is a covered walkway or entrance around the outside of a building. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? bulled / porch veranda / cover porch / veranda cover / bulled

10. This is part of a car - things may be kept in here for safe-keeping or transport. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? trunk / boot rack / space trunk / rack space / boot

11. This is the part of a car which covers the engine. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? top / hood bonnet / lid hood / bonnet lid / top

12. These are an item of clothing that covers all or most of the legs. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? pants / trousers bulleds / underpants pants / bulleds underpants / trousers

13. This is a piece of equipment issued to the police. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? truncheon / cudgel club / nightstick cudgel / club nightstick / truncheon

14. If you wanted to relieve yourself you would go to the same place in both the US and the UK, but with different names. What names are these? bathroom / toilet john / there bathroom / john there / toilet

15. This is an item of clothing worn to be seen and is often highly coloured / colored; it has no sleeves. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? sweater / jumper waistcoat / jacket vest / waistcoat jacket / sweater

16. This is a product made from flour, sugar and fat; they are generally flat in appearance. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? biscuits / biscuits cookies / biscuits biscuits / cakes cakes / cookies

17. This is an acted story of an hour and a half or longer which is often seen in cinemas but can also be purchased on video tape or DVD and watched at home. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? film / programme show / movie programme / show movie / film

18. This is a season of the year, but goes by a different name in the US and UK. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? cold / autumn fall / winter fall / autumn winter / cold

19. This is the identification of a road vehicle which can be seen by everyone as it is displayed on both front and back. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? license plate / number plate identification plate / registration plate number plate / identification plate registration plate / license plate

20. This is a person who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents and may represent their client in a lower court of law. He or she is often the first 'port of call' for a member of the public who wishes to take a case to court. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? Q.C. / solicitor lawyer / barrister lawyer / solicitor barrister / Q.C.

21. This is an entertainment shown on television, and could last anything from five minutes to a couple of hours; it could be of a drama content. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? piece / programme program / piece show / programme show / program

22. This confectionery or snack is made of thinly sliced, deep fried potatoes. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? chips / crisps fries / puddies chips / fries puddies / crisps

23. This is a shopping area in the US and UK. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? precinct / centre mall / precinct centre / town town / mall

24. This is the man who visits all good children every Christmas Eve with presents, but known differently in the US and UK - which names are these nations' favourites where this man is concerned? What word is used in the USA / in the UK? Saint Nicholas / Father Christmas Santa Claus / Pere Noel Santa Claus / Father Christmas Pere Noel / Saint Nicholas

25. This is a small, pin-backed label worn usually on the clothing; it would display a picture or a slogan or the like, often politically-themed. What word is used in the USA / in the UK? badge / flag pin / button flag / pin button / badge