British vs American English Quiz
British and American English diverged centuries ago and continue to develop independently. While speakers of both varieties can generally understand each other, the differences in vocabulary, spelling, and even pronunciation are numerous and sometimes surprising.
This quiz covers the most common variations — from 'colour' vs. 'color' to 'lift' vs. 'elevator' — as well as some less obvious differences in grammar and usage that catch people off guard.
Whether you're a British English speaker curious about Americanisms or an American learning the Queen's English, this quiz maps out the most important differences.
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Q1
What do Americans call what British people call a 'lift'?
Q2
Which spelling is standard British English?
Q3
In British English, the trunk of a car is called the:
What This Quiz Covers
- Spelling differences: '-our' vs. '-or', '-ise' vs. '-ize', '-re' vs. '-er'
- Vocabulary differences: 'lift' vs. 'elevator', 'boot' vs. 'trunk', 'biscuit' vs. 'cookie'
- Pronunciation differences: 'aluminium' vs. 'aluminum', stress patterns
- Grammar differences: collective nouns (singular or plural?)
- Punctuation differences: quotation marks and full stops
- Date format differences: DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY
- Slang and informal expressions unique to each variety
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