1) Сhoose the correct word in each sentence, using the type of English written at the end of the

sentence.

1. I'm really hungry. Could I have a (biscuit/ cookie) please? (British English)

2. You have to visit New England in the (autumn/ fall) . The colours are incredible. (American
English)

3. He put the suitcase in the (boot/ trunk) of the car and then remembered that he'd forgotten to
pack his camera. (British English)

4. In England people (queue/ stand in the line) for the bus while on the Continent everyone just
rushes on. (American English)

5. Someone had turned the (tap/ faucet) on and not turned it off. The room was flooded!
(British English)

6. The child ran down the (pavement/ sidewalk) in spite of his mother calling for him to stop.
(British English)

7. Let's catch a quick coffee in the (café/ diner) before we go to the movies. (American
English)

8. Would you believe it! All the (gas stations/ petrol stations) have run out of fuel! I waited for
more than an hour to fill up but when I got there they had sold out. (American English)

9. Please don't leave your cigarette end on the floor. Put them in the (dustbin/ trashcan).
(British English)

10. She'd forgotten to send her (Mom/ Mum) a birthday card so had to phone her instead.
(American English)

2) Decide whether these sentences were said by an American or a British person.

1. I already took the trash out. US / Brit

2) I've got to put some petrol in the car. US/ Brit

3) I just spilled wine on my pants. US/ Brit

4) Take the elevator up to my apartment. US/ Brit

5) Have you changed the baby's nappy yet? US/ Brit