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Quiz about English Varieties Britain and US

English Varieties: Britain and US Quiz

Terms for everyday items are often different, depending on whether one is in England or the United States. Following is a quiz covering such words or phrases.

A multiple-choice quiz by ravenskye. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ravenskye

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5986

Last 3 plays: rainbowriver (10/10), frinkzappa (9/10), runaway_drive (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In America, one puts a robe on over one's pajamas. What is the term for robe more commonly used by the British?

Answer: (Two Words - 8 letters, 4 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Americans call them checkers. What do the British call them? Hint

draughts

jumpers

checks

reds and blacks

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Question 3 of 10

3. The British call it duvet or an eiderdown. What do the Americans call it? Hint

featherbed

comforter

goosedown pillow

quilt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Americans say 'do the dishes'. What is a term used more commonly in England than here in the States? Hint

wash up

tidy the kitchen

clean the dishes

clean up

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do the British call a 'pharmacist'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the US, we call them lawyers or attorneys. What are they often called by the British? Hint

solicitors or barristers

shysters

barmen

squires

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the American equivalent of 'black treacle'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Americans call them pantyhose. What do the British call them? Hint

stockings

tights

socks

hosiery

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Question 9 of 10

9. The British eat aubergine. What do the Americans eat?

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Americans usually say 'go on vacation'. What's the term used by the British in place of vacation?

Answer: (One Word)

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