A. Vocabulary: British and American equivalents
Read ‘Words, Words’ about some of the differences between British and American English. Then match the British words below on the left with their American equivalents on the right.
| 1. trousers | |
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| a. French fries |
| 2. pavement | |
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| b. elevator |
| 3. chips | |
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| c. sneakers |
| 4. petrol | |
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| d. diaper |
| 5. bin | |
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| e. restroom |
| 6. nappy | |
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| f. apartment |
| 7. toilets | |
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| g. sidewalk |
| 8. lift | |
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| h. trash can |
| 9. trainers | |
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| i. pants |
| 10. flat | |
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| j. gas |