So then we asked some British people what they like or don't like about America

Confused? British and American English have lots of words, which look the same but have different meanings. Nobody ever gets into serious trouble if they make a mistake, although you may get a strange look if you ask for the wrong clothes. But things get even more complicated! Here are some American English words, which the British don't use at all.

druggist someone who sells medicine in a shop.
parking lot a place where you park the car.
drugstore a shop where you can buy medicine, beauty products, school supplies, small things.
main street the street in a town where all the shops are.
stop lights lights, which control the traffic.
faucet something you turn on and off to control water in a bath or a basin.

elevator a device which carries people from one floor to another in a building.

But most of the differences between British English and American English are minor and are only concerned with vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. You can usually understand what words mean from the context. Good luck (British English) or break a leg (American English)!

Questions:

Decide if the speaker is using British English or American English, and cross out the incorrect answer.
1. We've decided to take our vacation in the autumn/fall this year.
2. At my son's high school the new term/semester starts next week.
3. I never eat biscuits or sweets/candy. v
4. Put that garbage in the dustbin/trashcan.
5. The trousers look nice with that waistcoat/vest.
6. The lorry/truck came past us on the highway.
7. My apartment is on the fourth floor but I 'm afraid there's no lift/elevator.
8. The people next door are on holiday/vacation. They 11 be away for a fortnight.
9. We left the car in the carpark/parking lot and took the subway to the centre.
10. My trainers are in the wardrobe/closet.