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The British term ‘pavement’ means what in American English?
The sidewalk
The road
Is it a compliment if an American says you need house cleaning ‘101’?
If an American lady wants bangs, what is she referring to?
Fireworks
A hairstyle
What would Americans consider the London Underground?
An L-Train
A Subway
What device has sliding doors and transports you between building floors?
An escalator
An elevator
The bonnet of a car is called what in America?
The hood
The roof
If an American says trashcan, he or she really means what?
Dustbin
Recycle can
If you’re in the mood for an ice lolly, what should you request in America?
A Popsicle
A Lollipop
What is a baby’s ‘dummy’ called in America?
Pacifier
Thumb
If you order chips with a sandwich, what will you get in America?
Potato crisps
French fries
In America, what are braces?
Suspenders to hold up pants
Metal device to straighten teeth
What is another word for indicator in America?
Turner
Blinker
In America, what is a cell?
Battery
Mobile Phone
What do Americans call petrol stations?
Gas Stations
Oil Stations
If an American baby needs a nappy, what should you grab?
A bottle
A diaper
What do people call courgettes in America?
Zucchini
Asparagus
What is another word for a flat?
Apartment
House
In America, what are pants?
Underwear
Trousers
If someone says ‘let’s eighty-six the whole thing’, what should you do?
Talk more
Ditch the plan
What is an aubergine?
Beet
Egglplant
What do you do in the restroom?
Sleep
Pee
What is a doohickey?
A random thing
A love bite
If an American is mad, what is the emotion?
Craze
Anger
In America, what is another word for biscuit?
Scone
Cookie
Where do Americans go in comparison to the chemist?
Drugstore
Scientist
What might an American request of the server at the end of a meal?
The check
The tip
How would you wear a vest?
Over your shirt with jeans or a tie
As underwear to stay warm
If you are ‘pissed’, what are you?
Drunk
Annoyed
What is another word for trainers?
Sneakers
Personal Assistants
What should you open if an American says ‘pop the trunk’?
The boot
The bonnet
Englishman in New York
If you go to America with such knowledge, you will definitely feel like an alien. Many words and phrases are not familiar to you at all, and some of them you just confuse. So before you go, you will need to improve your language skills! Send this quiz to your friends, let's see if they can do it better!
Ready to Go
If you go to America with this knowledge, you will feel quite comfortable. Of course, some words are unfamiliar to you, but most of them do not confuse you. You use them expertly in your speech. However, you still learned something new from our test! Send this quiz to your friends, let's see if they can do it better!
British-American Translator
If you are going to America with such knowledge, you will definitely feel like a fish to water. You know all their words and expressions perfectly well and use them skillfully in speech. So you don't have to worry about awkward pauses. You can even help other visitors, in case of difficulties! Send this quiz to your friends, let's see if they can do it better!
