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American English Vs British English II

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints!

   diapers      drugstore      elevator      fail      first      flat      high      major      math      postman      tap      trousers      truant   
Replace each italicized American word or phrase below with its British equivalent.

1. I thought she was at school but in fact she was playing hookey. She'll probably flunk her exams.
I thought she was at school but in fact she was playing . She'll probably her exams.
2. The kitchen faucet in my apartment isn't working.
The kitchen in my isn't working.
3.The dog attacked the mailman and tore his pants.
The dog attacked the and tore his .

Replace each italicized British word or phrase below with its American equivalent.

1. He wants to specialize in maths at college when he leaves secondary school.
He wants to in at college when he leaves school.
2. The lift's broken down again, but it does not matter. We live on the ground floor.
The 's broken down again, but it does not matter. We live on the floor.
3. She has a baby and has to make regular visits to the chemist to buy nappies.
She has a baby and has to make regular visits to the to buy .