US vs UK English Quiz
English may be one language, but it comes with two main flavors — American English and British English. While the differences aren’t huge, they can be confusing for learners and even native speakers. The US vs UK English Quiz helps you spot these variations and understand how the same language can sound, look, and mean slightly different things across the Atlantic.
In this quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of spelling, vocabulary, and expressions. For example, do you write color or colour? Do you ride an elevator or take a lift? Do you wear sneakers or trainers? Each question shows how American and British English use words differently in everyday life.
This quiz isn’t just about choosing the right word—it’s about understanding cultural and linguistic differences that make English interesting. It’s great practice for students, travelers, writers, and anyone curious about global English.
US vs UK English Quiz
👉 Choose the correct meaning of each Questions:
- What do Americans call a “flat”?
a) Apartment
b) Floor
c) Roof
- What’s the US English for “lift”?
a) Elevator
b) Escalator
c) Ladder
- In the UK, “holiday” means…
a) Vacation
b) Celebration
c) Festival
- Americans say “truck.” What do the British say?
a) Van
b) Lorry
c) Wagon
- What’s the US English for “petrol”?
a) Gasoline
b) Diesel
c) Fuel
- In the UK, “biscuit” means…
a) Cookie
b) Bread
c) Cake
- Americans say “soccer.” What do Brits call it?
a) Football
b) Kickball
c) Rugby
- What’s the British word for “french fries”?
a) Chips
b) Crisps
c) Fries
- Americans say “sweater.” What do Brits say?
a) Jumper
b) Hoodie
c) Coat
- What do Americans call a “chemist”?
a) Pharmacist / Drugstore
b) Scientist
c) Lab worker
- In the UK, “boot” refers to which part of a car?
a) Trunk
b) Hood
c) Door
- Americans say “line.” What do Brits say?
a) Queue
b) Row
c) Path
- What’s the British term for “apartment building”?
a) Block of flats
b) Complex
c) Tower
- Americans say “cookie.” What do Brits call it?
a) Biscuit
b) Cracker
c) Scone
- The American “eraser” is the British…
a) Rubber
b) Cleaner
c) Wiper
- In the UK, “trainers” are…
a) Sneakers
b) Coats
c) Pants
- What do Americans call “crisps”?
a) Chips
b) Fries
c) Crackers
- Americans use “mail.” What do Brits use?
a) Post
b) Letterbox
c) Parcel
- In the UK, “rubbish” means…
a) Trash
b) Dust
c) Paper
- Americans say “sidewalk.” What’s the British version?
a) Pavement
b) Footpath
c) Walkway
- What’s the British word for “movie theater”?
a) Cinema
b) Picture house
c) Film hall
- “Gas station” in US English is called what in the UK?
a) Petrol station
b) Service bay
c) Fuel point
- Americans say “faucet.” What do Brits say?
a) Tap
b) Knob
c) Handle
- “Pants” in American English means…
a) Trousers
b) Underwear
c) Shorts
- Americans say “stroller.” What’s the British term?
a) Pram
b) Buggy
c) Baby carriage
- The American “hood” of a car is the British…
a) Bonnet
b) Roof
c) Trunk
- Americans live in a “neighborhood.” What’s the UK version?
a) Neighbourhood
b) District
c) Area
- Americans say “cell phone.” Brits say…
a) Mobile phone
b) Telephone
c) Handset
- “Candy” in the US is called what in the UK?
a) Sweets
b) Chocolate
c) Dessert
- Americans say “garbage can.” Brits say…
a) Bin
b) Basket
c) Container
Answer:
- Apartment
- Elevator
- Vacation
- Lorry
- Gasoline
- Cookie
- Football
- Chips
- Jumper
- Pharmacist / Drugstore
- Trunk
- Queue
- Block of flats
- Biscuit
- Rubber
- Sneakers
- Chips
- Post
- Trash
- Pavement
- Cinema
- Petrol station
- Tap
- Trousers
- Pram
- Bonnet
- Neighbourhood
- Mobile phone
- Sweets
- Bin
