Match the British English words under Column A with their American English equivalents under Column B and choose the correct code.
| Column A | Column B |
| a) chips | 1.) garbage can |
| b) dustbin | 2.) jelly |
| c) jam | 3.) guy |
| d) fellow | 4.) french fries |
a-1 ,b-4 ,c-3 ,d-2
a-3 ,b-4 ,c-1 ,d-2
a-2 ,b-4 ,c-1 ,d-3
a-4 ,b-1 ,c-2 ,d-3
The question asks to match British English words with their American English equivalents. This requires knowledge of common vocabulary differences between these two major variants of the English language.
Correct Option: D) a-4 ,b-1 ,c-2 ,d-3
The question asks for the American English equivalent of the word 'washbasin'. This tests knowledge of regional variations in English vocabulary, specifically between British English (where 'washbasin' is common) and American English.
In American English, the fixture commonly referred to as a 'washbasin' in British English is known as a 'sink'. While 'sink' can also refer to a kitchen sink, in the context of a bathroom, it is the standard term.
D) Sink — In American English, the term 'sink' is used to refer to the plumbing fixture found in bathrooms for washing hands and face, which is called a 'washbasin' in British English.
The question asks to identify the word pair where the pronunciation differs between British English (BrE) and American English (AmE). We need to examine each option for differences in spelling and pronunciation.
C) schedule - schedule. The word "schedule" is pronounced differently in British English (typically /ʃɛdjuːl/ or /ʃɛdʒuːl/) and American English (typically /skɛdʒuːl/).
This question tests knowledge of common vocabulary differences between British English and American English, specifically for terms related to vehicle tires.
Correct Option: C) blow-out
In American English, a 'blow-out' refers to the sudden bursting or deflation of a tire, which is the equivalent of a 'puncture' in British English, especially when it's a more severe or sudden loss of air. While 'flat tire' is also commonly used in American English for a tire that has lost air, 'blow-out' specifically describes the event of the tire failing, which aligns well with the concept of a puncture.
This question tests knowledge of vocabulary differences between American English and British English. The task is to identify the British English equivalent for the American English term 'window shade'.
Correct Option: C) blind
In British English, the term for what Americans call a 'window shade' is typically a 'blind' (e.g., roller blind, Venetian blind). Both terms refer to a covering for a window that can be adjusted to control light and privacy.
The question asks to identify the incorrect pair of British English and American English expressions. We need to evaluate each option to see if the given British English term correctly corresponds to its American English equivalent.
Based on the analysis, option A is the incorrect pair.
Correct Option: A) bonnet - cover