There are ten pairs of words given below which means the same but sounds different in American and British English.
1) Apartment / Flat
2) Wallet / Billfold
3) Curtains / Drapes
4) Closet / Cupboard
5) Elevator / Lift
6) Fall / Autumn
7) Torch / Flash Light
8) Kid / Child
9) Realtor / Estate Agent
10) Sophomore / Second Year Student
Try to figure out which is American and which is British English.
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American |
British |
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Apartment |
Flat |
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Billfold |
Wallet |
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Drapes |
Curtains |
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Closet |
Cupboard |
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Elevator |
Lift |
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Fall |
Autumn |
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Flash Light |
Torch |
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Kid |
Child |
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Realtor |
Estate Agent |
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Sophomore |
Second Year Student |