ENGLISH vs. English Answers

No, we don’t mean whether you speak American English. Do you know English English— the kind the British use? Let’s see. Below you will find a list of words commonly used in England. Please supply the American equivalent. For example, you probably have heard that what we in America call suspenders, the English call braces. A score of 12 is passing; 20 is good; 30 is excellent; and 40 says you’ve been to Piccadilly. If you get them all right, you’re British, by God!

1. Pram	Baby carriage	26. Zed	Z
2. Nappy	Diaper	27. Spend a penny	Go to the toilet
3. Trunk call	Long distance	28. Cock a snook	Thumb your nose
4. Dressing gown	Bathrobe	29. Newsagent	Newsstand
5. Waistcoat	Vest	30. Sweet shop	Candy store
6. Aubergine	Eggplant	31. Sellotape	Scotch tape
7. Biscuit	Cookie or cracker	32. First floor	Second floor
8. Windcheater	Wind breaker	33. Torch	Flashlight
9. Lift	Elevator	34. Cotton wool	Absorbent cotton
10. Tap	Faucet	35. Courgettes	Zucchini
11. Dustbin	Trash (garbage) can	36. Cooker	Stove
12. Paraffin	Kerosene	37. Sultanas	Raisins
13. Bespoke	Custom-made	38. Gallery	Balcony
14. Draper	Dry goods store	39. Interval	Intermission
15. Draughts	Checkers	40. Cinema	Movie theater
16. Football	Soccer	41. Jug	Pitcher
17. To book	Make a reservation	42. Black treacle	Molasses
18. Ironmonger	Hardware store	43. Stalls	Orchestra
19. Pantechnicon	Moving van	44. Tin	Can
20. Lorry	Truck	45. Chicory	Endive
21. Underground	Subway	46. Swiss roll	Jelly roll
22. Caravan	Trailer	47. Mackintosh	Rain coat
23. Solicitor	Lawyer	48. Pillar box	Mail box
24. Full-stop	Period	49. Anorak	Parka
25. Rubber	eraser	50. Noughts-and-crosses	Tic-tac-toe