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You say Tomato . . .

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Cross-Atlantic Differences : You say Tomato . . .

Introduction:
"Are you bilingual? Each answer in this quiz is two-fold - you must chose the pair of words which answer the definition (the correct pair mean exactly the same thing) - one from each side of the Atlantic!"


1. These are made of elastic material and are worn over the shoulders.
    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.
    elevator / escalator
    spinner / lift
    escalator / spinner
    elevator / lift


3. This is an area to the side of a road upon which people walk.
    walkway / sidewalk
    pavement / hard shoulder
    sidewalk / pavement
    hard shoulder / walkway


4. This is when humans are waiting in an orderly fashion.
    form / queue
    line / system
    line / queue
    system / form


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


6. This is a protective, and absorbent, piece of clothing used for babies' bottoms in both the UK and US, 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.
    jello / jelly
    jam / preserve
    jelly / jam
    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
    faucet / tap
    spigot / jack
    jack / tap


9. This is a covered walkway or entrance around the outside of a building.
    porch / veranda
    cover / bulled
    veranda / cover
    bulled / porch


10. This is part of a car - things may be kept in here for safe-keeping or transport.
    trunk / boot
    rack / space
    trunk / rack
    space / boot


11. This is the part of a car which covers the engine.
    top / hood
    bonnet / lid
    hood / bonnet
    lid / top


12. These are an item of clothing worn below the waist.
    pants / bulleds
    pants / trousers
    bulleds / underpants
    underpants / trousers


13. This is a piece of equipment issued to the police in the US and UK.
    nightstick / truncheon
    cudgel / club
    truncheon / cudgel
    club / nightstick


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.
    sweater / vest
    waistcoat / jacket
    vest / waistcoat
    jacket / sweater


16. This is a product made from flour, sugar and fat; they are generally flat in appearance.
    cookies / biscuits
    biscuits / cakes
    biscuits / biscuits
    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.
    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.
    fall / winter
    fall / autumn
    winter / cold
    cold / autumn


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


20. This is a person who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents and may represent their client in a 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.
    lawyer / barrister
    Q.C. / solicitor
    barrister / Q.C.
    lawyer / solicitor


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.
    program / piece
    show / programme
    show / program
    piece / programme


22. This confectionery or snack is made of thinly sliced, deep fried potatoes.
    chips / fries
    chips / crisps
    fries / puddies
    puddies / crisps


23. This is a shopping area in the US and UK.
    town / mall
    precinct / centre
    mall / precinct
    centre / town


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?
    Saint Nicholas / Father Christmas
    Santa / Pere Noel
    Santa / 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.
    badge / flag
    pin / button
    flag / pin
    button / badge


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