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British vs. American Usage

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : American v. British : British vs. American Usage

Introduction:
"It is commonly said that England and the United States are two countries divided by a common language. This quiz compares American (i.e. U.S.) and British grammatical usage."


1. In which usage is the following sentence correct? He said that he had just read Frost's "The Road Not Taken".
    American
    Neither
    Both
    British


2. Have you read Frost's "The Road Not Taken"? In which usage is this correct?
    Neither
    British
    American
    Both


3. It was raining very hard, so Dick put his rubbers in his locker. He did not want his feet to get wet later.
    British
    American
    Both
    Neither


4. "Have you got a radio?" In which usage is this form preferred over "Do you have a radio?"
    American
    British
    Both
    Neither


5. I've gotten very good at taking tests. In which usage is the previous sentence correct?
    British
    American
    Both
    Neither


6. I went to the beach on the weekend. Is this correct in British usage?
    Yes
    No


7. Take me to hospital now! In which usage is this correct?
    American
    British
    Both
    Neither


8. "Manchester United have bought a new player". In which usage is this correct?
    British
    Both
    American
    Neither


9. The crowd is going wild. In which usage is this correct?
    British
    American
    Both
    Neither


10. The children are spoilt. In which usage is this sentence most likely to occur?
    American
    British
    Both
    Neither


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