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British vs. American Usage

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British vs American Usage game quiz
"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."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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?
    Both
    American
    Neither
    British


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
    Neither
    Both
    American


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


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


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


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


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Compiled Oct 24 12