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Quiz about English Varieties Britain and US
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.
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Author
ravenskye
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
31,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
5875
Last 3 plays: Guest 196 (0/10), turaguy (8/10), Linda_Arizona (7/10).
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
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)
2. Americans call them checkers. What do the British call them? Hint

checks
draughts
jumpers
reds and blacks

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

featherbed
quilt
goosedown pillow
comforter

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

clean up
clean the dishes
wash up
tidy the kitchen

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

Answer: (One Word)
6. In the US, we call them lawyers or attorneys. What are they often called by the British? Hint

barmen
squires
shysters
solicitors or barristers

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

Answer: (One Word)
8. Americans call them pantyhose. What do the British call them? Hint

stockings
tights
socks
hosiery

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

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)
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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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
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: Dressing Gown

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

Answer: draughts

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

Answer: comforter

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

Answer: wash up

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

Answer: chemist

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

Answer: solicitors or barristers

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

Answer: molasses

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

Answer: tights

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

Answer: eggplant

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

Answer: holiday

Source: Author ravenskye

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Jun 01 2023 : Guest 196: 0/10
May 17 2023 : turaguy: 8/10
Apr 17 2023 : Linda_Arizona: 7/10
Apr 10 2023 : Guest 31: 9/10

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