Post #9062

https://t.me/LanguageStuff --- 1. In British English, “holiday” usually means… A) A celebration like Christmas B) A trip or vacation C) A day off work for illness D) A national political event --- 2. Which of these is American English for “post”? A) Mail B) Letterbox C) Delivery D) Parcel --- 3. In British English, people live in a “flat.” What’s the American equivalent? A) Block B) Apartment C) Suite D) Unit --- 4. Which of the following words is British for a “truck”? A) Lorry B) Van C) Wagon D) Hauler --- 5. The British word “boot” in a car refers to what in American English? A) Hood B) Trunk C) Back seat D) Tailgate --- 6. Which of these would an American most likely call “French fries”? A) Chips B) Crisps C) Fries D) Sticks --- 7. The British use the word “timetable.” Americans say… A) Calendar B) Schedule C) Planner D) Agenda --- 8. In American English, “faucet” means… A) A sink B) A pipe C) A tap D) A handle --- 9. Which of these means “secondary school” in British English? A) High school B) Grammar school C) Prep school D) Academy --- 10. In British English, a “biscuit” is… A) A soft bread roll B) A cookie C) A cracker D) A sweet bun