USAVersusUKEnglish

AworksheetbyVivQuarry(www.vivquarry.com)
InformalwrittenEnglishtherearevirtuallynodifferences
betweenBritishandAmericanEnglishanditisoftenimpossible
totellifadocumentwaswritteninBritainortheUnitedStates.
However,inspokenEnglishthedifferencesbecomeclear,
primarilythroughaccent,andthenthroughthevariousfeatures
listedbelow:
ThedifferencesbetweenBritishandAmericanEnglishcan
summarizedinthefollowingfourcategories:
1.Grammaticaldifferences
2.Differencesinpronunciation
3.Spellingdifferences
4.Differencesinvocabulary
1.Grammaticaldifferences
InAmericanEnglishthesimplepastisoftenpreferredwherethe
presentperfectwouldbeusedinBritainparticularlywhen
givingnewsofrecentevents.
(US)Hejustwenthome(UK)He'sjustgonehome.
Americansuse'havesth'forstatesandactions,whileinBritish
English'havegotsth'isusedforstateslikepossession,illness
andrelationships.
(US)Doyouhaveaproblem?(UK)Haveyougotaproblem?
Thepastparticipleof'got'inAmericanEnglishis'gotten'.In
BritishEnglish,thepastparticipleisthesameasthepastform.
(US)She'sjustgottenaraise.(UK)She'sjustgotaraise.
burn,dream,lean,learn,smell,spell,spillandspoilareregular
inAmericanEnglish,butoftenspeltendingina't'inBritish
Englishinboththepastandpastparticipleforms.
(US)burned,dreamed,leaned,learned,smelled,spelled,spilled
andspoiled.
(UK)burnt,dreamt,leant,learnt,smelt,spelt,spiltandspoilt
fit,quitandwetareregularinBritishEnglish,butinAmerican
Englishpastandpastparticipleformsarethesameasthe
infinitive.
 (US)Hefitthenewcarpet(UK)Hefittedthenewcarpet
Otherverbswhicharedifferentare:
Infinitive Past Past participle
(US) wake waked waked
(UK) wake woke woken
(US) dive dove dived
(UK) dive dived dived
'IninformalAmericanEnglish'already'canbeusedin
questions.BritishEnglishuses'yet'.
(US)Haveyoudoneitalready?(UK)Haveyoudoneityet?
IninformalAmericanEnglish,adverbsaresometimesused
withoutthe'ly'ending.
(US)Helookedatmerealstrange.(UK)Helookedatmereally
strangely.
2.Differencesinpronunciation
ThedifferencesinpronunciationbetweenBritainandAmerica
canonlybegeneralizedastherearemanydifferentregional
accentsinbothcountries.Nevertheless,herearesomeofthe
maindifferencesbetweenstandardBritishandAmerican
English
StressedvowelsoundsareusuallylengthenedinAmerican
English.
(US)hello/halaow/(UK)hello/halow/
VowelsareoftennasalizedinAmericanEnglish(aircomesout
throughthenoseandmouthatthesametime).
(US)mummy/mmaaimmi/(UK)mummy/mumi/
The/o/soundispronouncedmorelikean/a/soundinAmerican
English,andthe/a/soundisusuallypronouncedusingtheback
ofthemouthinBritishEnglishandthefrontofthemouthin
AmericanEnglish.
(US)pot/part/(UK)pot/pot/
(US)can't/cairnt/,fast/fairst/,glass/glairs/,staff/stairf/,after
/airfta/,example/egzairmpl/
(UK)can't/carnt/,fast/farst/,glass/glars/,staff/starf/,
after/arfta/,example/egzampl/
 InAmericanEnglish't'inmiddlepositionisoftenpronounced
asa'd'.
(US)writer/rida/(UK)writer/raita/
InBritishEnglish,'r'isonlypronouncedbeforeavowel.In
AmericanEnglishitispronouncedinallpositions
(US)car/kair/,turn/teurn/,offer/arfur/(UK)car/ku/,
turn/tun/,after/arfta/
Before'u'and'ew',theBritishpronounce'n'as//,das/dj/and
't'as/ch/.Americanspronouncethemastheyarewritten.
(US)new/nuw/,duke/dewk/,tune/toown/(UK)new/uw/,
duke/djewk/,tune/tchoon/
Wordsendingin'tile'arepronounced/tiyl/inBritishEnglish
and/til/inAmericanEnglish.
(US)fertile/fertil/,reptile/reptil/,futile/fewtil/(UK)
fertile/fertiyl/,reptile/reptiyl/
'Borough'and'thorough'arepronounceddifferently.
(US)borough/burow/,thorough/thurow/(UK)
borough/buruh/,thorough/thuruh/
NOTE!THEWORDSBETWEENSLASHES(INBOLD)
AREWRITTENPHONETICALLYANDARENOT
SPELTCORRECTLY!
3.Spellingdifferences
InAmericanEnglishfinal'l'isnotusuallydoubledifitisnot
stressed.
(US)traveler,leveling(UK)traveller,levelling
Somewordsendin'ter'inAmericanEnglishand'tre'inBritish
English.
(US)theater,center,meter(UK)theatre,centre,metre
Somewordsendin'or'inAmericanEnglishand'our'inBritish
English.
(US)labor,honor,color(UK)labour,honour,colour
Somewordsendin'og'inAmericaand'ogue'inBritain.
(US)catalog,dialog,analog(UK)catalogue,dialogue,analogue
ThecommonsuffixforaverbintheUSAis~ize.InBritain,it
canbeeither~izeor~ise.
 (US)realize(UK)realizeorrealise
Someindividualwordsarespeltdifferently.
USA UK
aluminum aluminium
analyze analyse
check cheque
defense defence
gray grey
jail gaol/jail
jewelry jewellery
offense offence
pajamas pyjamas
plow plough
practice(V) practise(V)
pretense pretence
program programme(tvorschedule)
specialty speciality
tire tyre(car)

3.Vocabularydifferences
(Adaptedfromtheinternet
http://pages.prodigy.com/NY/NYC/britspk/main.html)
WordswhichhavetwodistinctmeaningsinBritainand
America.
WORD INTHEUSA INBRITAI
Bomb BigFailure GreatSuccess
Braces Wiredeviceworntostraightenteeth Strapswornto
 suspenders)
Bum Homelessperson Buttocks
Chips Thinwafersofpotato Friedrectangle
Cider Nonalcoholicbeveragemadefromapples Alcoholicbeve
Corn Maize Wheatoroats
Cot Small,collapsiblebed Smallbedfora
Decorator Personwhosejobistoplanthedecorationsforhomes Personwhose
andoffices offices
Fag Rudewordforahomosexualman Cigarette
Faggot Rudewordforahomosexualman 1.Sausagepat
togetherandu
Fanny Buttocks Femalesexorg
FirstFloor Streetlevel Onefloorabov
Flat Puncturedtyreofacar. Apartment
Garden Plotoflandusedtocultivateflowersorvegetables Plotofgrassad
(UKallotment) yard)
Gas Fuelforcars(aliquid) Fuelusedinco
Haberdashery Men'sclothing Sewingsupplie
Hamper Largebasketfordirtyclothing(clotheshamper) Largebasketf
Homely Ugly Pleasant
Hump (Vulgarslang)Havesexwith Carryaheavy
HushPuppy Cornmealfritter Suedeshoe
InsideLane Lanenearestcenterofroad Lanenearests
Jelly Preservemadefromfruit Gelatin
Jumper Sleevelessdresswornoverablouse Knittedpullov
Knickers Shorttrousers Woman'sunde
Knockup Impregnate 1.Awakenby
2.Intennis,aw
3.Preparehast
Lemonade Noncarbonatedbeverageandsugar Carbonatedbe
Mad Angry Crazy
Mail Sendaletter(UK=post) Lettersreceive
Mean(ADJ) Nasty,vicious Oppositeofge
Momentarily Inamoment Foramoment
Oneway Ticketinonedirection(UK=single) Astreetwhere
direction
Overalls Loosefittingtrouserswithabibfrontandshoulder Outergarment
straps
Pants Trousers Masculineund
Paraffin Candlewax Oildistilledfro
(US,kerosene)
Pavement Pavedsurfaceofaroad Pavedwalkwa
sidewalk)
Pissed Angry Inebriated
Poof Exclamationusedtoexpressthatsomethinghas Rudewordfor
happenedsuddenlyormagically

Potplant Marijuana Pottedplant
Precinct Citydistrict,forelectoralorpoliceadministration Pedestriansho
purposes
Presently Now Soon
PublicSchool Stateschool Privateschool
Punter PersonwhokickstheballinAmericanfootball. Customerorg
Purse Whereawomankeepseverythingessential Whereawoma
(UK=handbag)
Randy Manorwoman'sname Sexualllyexcit
Revise Correctorupdate Review
Robin Largerbird;symbolofSpring Smallerbird;s
Rubber Condom Eraser
Semi Tractortrailer Semidetached
 Shorts Wornundertrousers Worndurings
Sick Unwell Nauseated
Slate Listofcandidates Criticizeortyp
Sod Turf Unpleasantper
Stove Thewholecooker Partofacooke
fryingthings
Stuffed Fullfromovereating Partofarudee
stuffed!"
Subway Undergroundrailway Undergroundw
Suspenders Strapsworntoholduptrousers(UK=braces) Strapswornto
stockings
Table(V) Setaside Bringtoavote
TickOff Makeangry Reprimand
Vest Garmentwornoverashirt(UK=waistcoat) Garmentworn
Washup Washhandsandface Washdishesa

WordswhichmeandifferentthingsintheUSAandtheUK.
USA UK
Alumnus graduate
Antsy Fidgety
Anyplace Anywhere
Apartment Flat
Attorney Barister,Solicitor
Automobile (Motor)Car
Babycarriage Pram
Bar Pub
Barf Vomit
Billboard Hoarding
Billfold Wallet
Broiler Grill
Cab Taxi
Cabana Beachhut
Callcollect Reversecharges
Can Tin
Candy Sweets
Checkers Draughts
Cheesecloth Muslin
Closet Cupboard
Coinpurse Purse
Cookie Biscuit
Corn Maize
Cottoncandy Candyfloss
Crib Cot
Crosswalk Pedestriancrossing
Cuffs Turnups(ontrousers)
Dessert Sweet
Detour Diversion
Diaper Nappy
Dishtowel Teatowel
Dividedhighway Dualcarriageway
Downspout Drainpipe
Drugstore Chemist('s)
Duplex Semidetachedhouse
Elevator Lift
Eraser Rubber
Faculty Staff(ofauniversity)
Fall Autumn
Faucet Tap(indoors)
Fender WingorBumper(car)
Flashlight Torch
Freeway/Expressway Motorway
Garbagecan Dustbin,rubbishbin
Garbagecollector Dustman
Gearshift Gearlever(car)
Generator Dynamo(car)
Goldbricker Skiver
Groundround Bestmince
Highway Mainroad
Hobo Tramp
Hood Bonnet(car)
Intermission Interval(entertainment)
Intersection Crossroads
Janitor Caretaker
Kerosene Parafin
Lighteningbug Glowworm
Liquorstore Offlicence
Mail(V) Post
Mailbox Postbox
Mailman,mailcarrier Postman
Math Maths
Motor Engine
Movie Film
Muffler Silencer(car)
Noplace Nowhere
Oilpan Sump(car)
Oneway Single(ticket)
Optometrist Optician
Overpass Flyover
Pacifier Babysdummy
Pants Trousers
Pantyhose Tights
Patrolman Constable(policeman)
Pavement Surface(road)
Peek Peep
Pitcher Jug
Pocketbook Handbag
Potatochips Crisps
Privatehospital Nursinghome
Railroad(car) Railway(carriage)
Raise Rise(salary)
Realtor EstateAgent
Restroom (Public)Toilet
Roundtrip Return(ticket)
Rubbers Wellingtonboots
Run Ladder(intights)
Schedule Timetable
Sedan Saloon(car)
Shoulder Verge(road)
Sidewalk Pavement
Sneakers Tennisortrainingshoes
Someplace Somewhere
Spigot Tap(outdoors)
Spoolofthread Reelofcotton
 Stationwagon Estatecar
Store Shop
Stroller Pushchair
Subway Tubeorunderground
Sweater Jumper,jersey,pullover
Teetertotter Seesaw
Thread Cotton
Themovies Thecinema
Thumbtack Drawingpin
Tidbit Titbit
Trafficcircle Roundabout
Trailer Caravan
Trash Rubbish
Trashcan Dustbin,rubbishbin
Truck Lorry
Trunk Boot(car)
Turnpike Tollmotorway
Undershirt Vest
Vacation Holiday
Wheat Corn
Windshield Windscreen(car)
Wreck Crash(vehicle)
Wrench Spanner
Yard Garden
Zipper Zip
Zucchini Corgette
SomephrasalverbsandprepositionsaredifferentinBritishan
AmericanEnglish
 (US)Checksthout (UK)Checksth
(US)Dosthover (UK)Dosthagain
(US)Filloutaform (UK)Fillinaform
(US)Inbackofswh (UK)Atthebackofswh
(US)Meetwithsb (UK)Meetsb
(US)MondaythroughFriday (UK)MondaytoFriday
(US)Proteststh (UK)Protestagainststh
(US)Stayhome (UK)Stayathome
(US)Visitwithsb (UK)Visitsb
(US)Writesb (UK)Writetosb
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USAvUKEnglishpracticeexercise
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AworksheetbyVivQuarry(www.vivquarry.com)
InformalwrittenEnglishtherearevirtuallynodifferences
betweenBritishandAmericanEnglishanditisoftenimpossible
totellifadocumentwaswritteninBritainortheUnitedStates.
However,inspokenEnglishthedifferencesbecomeclear,
primarilythroughaccent,andthenthroughthevariousfeatures
listedbelow:
ThedifferencesbetweenBritishandAmericanEnglishcan
summarizedinthefollowingfourcategories:
1.Grammaticaldifferences
2.Differencesinpronunciation
3.Spellingdifferences
4.Differencesinvocabulary
1.Grammaticaldifferences
InAmericanEnglishthesimplepastisoftenpreferredwherethe
presentperfectwouldbeusedinBritainparticularlywhen
givingnewsofrecentevents.
 (US)Hejustwenthome(UK)He'sjustgonehome.
Americansuse'havesth'forstatesandactions,whileinBritish
English'havegotsth'isusedforstateslikepossession,illness
andrelationships.
(US)Doyouhaveaproblem?(UK)Haveyougotaproblem?
Thepastparticipleof'got'inAmericanEnglishis'gotten'.In
BritishEnglish,thepastparticipleisthesameasthepastform.
(US)She'sjustgottenaraise.(UK)She'sjustgotaraise.
burn,dream,lean,learn,smell,spell,spillandspoilareregular
inAmericanEnglish,butoftenspeltendingina't'inBritish
Englishinboththepastandpastparticipleforms.
(US)burned,dreamed,leaned,learned,smelled,spelled,spilled
andspoiled.
(UK)burnt,dreamt,leant,learnt,smelt,spelt,spiltandspoilt
fit,quitandwetareregularinBritishEnglish,butinAmerican
Englishpastandpastparticipleformsarethesameasthe
infinitive.
(US)Hefitthenewcarpet(UK)Hefittedthenewcarpet
Otherverbswhicharedifferentare:
Infinitive Past Past participle
(US) wake waked waked
(UK) wake woke woken
(US) dive dove dived
(UK) dive dived dived
'IninformalAmericanEnglish'already'canbeusedin
questions.BritishEnglishuses'yet'.
(US)Haveyoudoneitalready?(UK)Haveyoudoneityet?
IninformalAmericanEnglish,adverbsaresometimesused
withoutthe'ly'ending.
(US)Helookedatmerealstrange.(UK)Helookedatmereally
strangely.
2.Differencesinpronunciation
ThedifferencesinpronunciationbetweenBritainandAmerica
canonlybegeneralizedastherearemanydifferentregional
accentsinbothcountries.Nevertheless,herearesomeofthe
 maindifferencesbetweenstandardBritishandAmerican
English
StressedvowelsoundsareusuallylengthenedinAmerican
English.
(US)hello/halaow/(UK)hello/halow/
VowelsareoftennasalizedinAmericanEnglish(aircomesout
throughthenoseandmouthatthesametime).
(US)mummy/mmaaimmi/(UK)mummy/mumi/
The/o/soundispronouncedmorelikean/a/soundinAmerican
English,andthe/a/soundisusuallypronouncedusingtheback
ofthemouthinBritishEnglishandthefrontofthemouthin
AmericanEnglish.
(US)pot/part/(UK)pot/pot/
(US)can't/cairnt/,fast/fairst/,glass/glairs/,staff/stairf/,after
/airfta/,example/egzairmpl/
(UK)can't/carnt/,fast/farst/,glass/glars/,staff/starf/,
after/arfta/,example/egzampl/
InAmericanEnglish't'inmiddlepositionisoftenpronounced
asa'd'.
(US)writer/rida/(UK)writer/raita/
InBritishEnglish,'r'isonlypronouncedbeforeavowel.In
AmericanEnglishitispronouncedinallpositions
(US)car/kair/,turn/teurn/,offer/arfur/(UK)car/ku/,
turn/tun/,after/arfta/
Before'u'and'ew',theBritishpronounce'n'as//,das/dj/and
't'as/ch/.Americanspronouncethemastheyarewritten.
(US)new/nuw/,duke/dewk/,tune/toown/(UK)new/uw/,
duke/djewk/,tune/tchoon/
Wordsendingin'tile'arepronounced/tiyl/inBritishEnglish
and/til/inAmericanEnglish.
(US)fertile/fertil/,reptile/reptil/,futile/fewtil/(UK)
fertile/fertiyl/,reptile/reptiyl/
'Borough'and'thorough'arepronounceddifferently.
(US)borough/burow/,thorough/thurow/(UK)
 borough/buruh/,thorough/thuruh/
NOTE!THEWORDSBETWEENSLASHES(INBOLD)
AREWRITTENPHONETICALLYANDARENOT
SPELTCORRECTLY!
3.Spellingdifferences
InAmericanEnglishfinal'l'isnotusuallydoubledifitisnot
stressed.
(US)traveler,leveling(UK)traveller,levelling
Somewordsendin'ter'inAmericanEnglishand'tre'inBritish
English.
(US)theater,center,meter(UK)theatre,centre,metre
Somewordsendin'or'inAmericanEnglishand'our'inBritish
English.
(US)labor,honor,color(UK)labour,honour,colour
Somewordsendin'og'inAmericaand'ogue'inBritain.
(US)catalog,dialog,analog(UK)catalogue,dialogue,analogue
ThecommonsuffixforaverbintheUSAis~ize.InBritain,it
canbeeither~izeor~ise.
(US)realize(UK)realizeorrealise
Someindividualwordsarespeltdifferently.
USA UK
aluminum aluminium
analyze analyse
check cheque
defense defence
gray grey
jail gaol/jail
jewelry jewellery
offense offence
pajamas pyjamas
 plow plough
practice(V) practise(V)
pretense pretence
program programme(tvorschedule)
specialty speciality
tire tyre(car)

3.Vocabularydifferences
(Adaptedfromtheinternet
http://pages.prodigy.com/NY/NYC/britspk/main.html)
WordswhichhavetwodistinctmeaningsinBritainand
America.
WORD INTHEUSA INBRITAI
Bomb BigFailure GreatSuccess
Braces Wiredeviceworntostraightenteeth Strapswornto
suspenders)
Bum Homelessperson Buttocks
Chips Thinwafersofpotato Friedrectangle
Cider Nonalcoholicbeveragemadefromapples Alcoholicbeve
Corn Maize Wheatoroats
Cot Small,collapsiblebed Smallbedfora
Decorator Personwhosejobistoplanthedecorationsforhomes Personwhose
andoffices offices
Fag Rudewordforahomosexualman Cigarette
Faggot Rudewordforahomosexualman 1.Sausagepat
togetherandu
Fanny Buttocks Femalesexorg
FirstFloor Streetlevel Onefloorabov
Flat Puncturedtyreofacar. Apartment
Garden Plotoflandusedtocultivateflowersorvegetables Plotofgrassad
(UKallotment) yard)
Gas Fuelforcars(aliquid) Fuelusedinco
Haberdashery Men'sclothing Sewingsupplie
Hamper Largebasketfordirtyclothing(clotheshamper) Largebasketf
Homely Ugly Pleasant
Hump (Vulgarslang)Havesexwith Carryaheavy
HushPuppy Cornmealfritter Suedeshoe
InsideLane Lanenearestcenterofroad Lanenearests
Jelly Preservemadefromfruit Gelatin
Jumper Sleevelessdresswornoverablouse Knittedpullov
Knickers Shorttrousers Woman'sunde
Knockup Impregnate 1.Awakenby
2.Intennis,aw
3.Preparehast
Lemonade Noncarbonatedbeverageandsugar Carbonatedbe
Mad Angry Crazy
Mail Sendaletter(UK=post) Lettersreceive
Mean(ADJ) Nasty,vicious Oppositeofge
Momentarily Inamoment Foramoment
Oneway Ticketinonedirection(UK=single) Astreetwhere
direction
Overalls Loosefittingtrouserswithabibfrontandshoulder Outergarment
straps
Pants Trousers Masculineund
Paraffin Candlewax Oildistilledfro
(US,kerosene)
Pavement Pavedsurfaceofaroad Pavedwalkwa
sidewalk)
Pissed Angry Inebriated
Poof Exclamationusedtoexpressthatsomethinghas Rudewordfor
happenedsuddenlyormagically

Potplant Marijuana Pottedplant
Precinct Citydistrict,forelectoralorpoliceadministration Pedestriansho
purposes
Presently Now Soon
PublicSchool Stateschool Privateschool
Punter PersonwhokickstheballinAmericanfootball. Customerorg
Purse Whereawomankeepseverythingessential Whereawoma
(UK=handbag)
Randy Manorwoman'sname Sexualllyexcit
Revise Correctorupdate Review
Robin Largerbird;symbolofSpring Smallerbird;s
Rubber Condom Eraser
Semi Tractortrailer Semidetached
Shorts Wornundertrousers Worndurings
Sick Unwell Nauseated
Slate Listofcandidates Criticizeortyp
Sod Turf Unpleasantper
Stove Thewholecooker Partofacooke
fryingthings
Stuffed Fullfromovereating Partofarudee
stuffed!"
Subway Undergroundrailway Undergroundw
Suspenders Strapsworntoholduptrousers(UK=braces) Strapswornto
stockings
Table(V) Setaside Bringtoavote
TickOff Makeangry Reprimand
Vest Garmentwornoverashirt(UK=waistcoat) Garmentworn
 Washup Washhandsandface Washdishesa

WordswhichmeandifferentthingsintheUSAandtheUK.
USA UK
Alumnus graduate
Antsy Fidgety
Anyplace Anywhere
Apartment Flat
Attorney Barister,Solicitor
Automobile (Motor)Car
Babycarriage Pram
Bar Pub
Barf Vomit
Billboard Hoarding
Billfold Wallet
Broiler Grill
Cab Taxi
Cabana Beachhut
Callcollect Reversecharges
Can Tin
Candy Sweets
Checkers Draughts
Cheesecloth Muslin
Closet Cupboard
Coinpurse Purse
Cookie Biscuit
Corn Maize
Cottoncandy Candyfloss
Crib Cot
Crosswalk Pedestriancrossing
Cuffs Turnups(ontrousers)
Dessert Sweet
Detour Diversion
Diaper Nappy
Dishtowel Teatowel
Dividedhighway Dualcarriageway
Downspout Drainpipe
Drugstore Chemist('s)
Duplex Semidetachedhouse
Elevator Lift
Eraser Rubber
Faculty Staff(ofauniversity)
Fall Autumn
Faucet Tap(indoors)
Fender WingorBumper(car)
Flashlight Torch
Freeway/Expressway Motorway
Garbagecan Dustbin,rubbishbin
Garbagecollector Dustman
Gearshift Gearlever(car)
Generator Dynamo(car)
Goldbricker Skiver
Groundround Bestmince
Highway Mainroad
Hobo Tramp
Hood Bonnet(car)
Intermission Interval(entertainment)
Intersection Crossroads
Janitor Caretaker
Kerosene Parafin
Lighteningbug Glowworm
Liquorstore Offlicence
Mail(V) Post
Mailbox Postbox
Mailman,mailcarrier Postman
Math Maths
Motor Engine
Movie Film
Muffler Silencer(car)
Noplace Nowhere
Oilpan Sump(car)
Oneway Single(ticket)
Optometrist Optician
Overpass Flyover
Pacifier Babysdummy
Pants Trousers
Pantyhose Tights
Patrolman Constable(policeman)
Pavement Surface(road)
Peek Peep
Pitcher Jug
Pocketbook Handbag
Potatochips Crisps
Privatehospital Nursinghome
Railroad(car) Railway(carriage)
Raise Rise(salary)
Realtor EstateAgent
Restroom (Public)Toilet
Roundtrip Return(ticket)
Rubbers Wellingtonboots
Run Ladder(intights)
Schedule Timetable
Sedan Saloon(car)
Shoulder Verge(road)
Sidewalk Pavement
Sneakers Tennisortrainingshoes
Someplace Somewhere
Spigot Tap(outdoors)
Spoolofthread Reelofcotton
Stationwagon Estatecar
Store Shop
Stroller Pushchair
Subway Tubeorunderground
Sweater Jumper,jersey,pullover
Teetertotter Seesaw
Thread Cotton
Themovies Thecinema
Thumbtack Drawingpin
Tidbit Titbit
Trafficcircle Roundabout
Trailer Caravan
Trash Rubbish
 Trashcan Dustbin,rubbishbin
Truck Lorry
Trunk Boot(car)
Turnpike Tollmotorway
Undershirt Vest
Vacation Holiday
Wheat Corn
Windshield Windscreen(car)
Wreck Crash(vehicle)
Wrench Spanner
Yard Garden
Zipper Zip
Zucchini Corgette
SomephrasalverbsandprepositionsaredifferentinBritishan
AmericanEnglish
(US)Checksthout (UK)Checksth
(US)Dosthover (UK)Dosthagain
(US)Filloutaform (UK)Fillinaform
(US)Inbackofswh (UK)Atthebackofswh
(US)Meetwithsb (UK)Meetsb
(US)MondaythroughFriday (UK)MondaytoFriday
(US)Proteststh (UK)Protestagainststh
(US)Stayhome (UK)Stayathome
(US)Visitwithsb (UK)Visitsb
(US)Writesb (UK)Writetosb
Backtovocabularyworksheets
USAvUKEnglishpracticeexercise
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