Question

Which of the following is a vocabulary difference between British and American English?

• A. BrE: Truck – AmE: Lorry
• B. BrE: Elevator – AmE: Lift
• C. BrE: Flat – AmE: Apartment
• D. BrE: Color – AmE: Colour

Answer 1

Answer:

C. BrE: Flat – AmE: Apartment

“Flat” is used in British English for a living space, whereas “Apartment” is the American English equivalent. The other options are reversed or incorrect:

• BrE: Lorry | AmE: Truck

• BrE: Lift | AmE: Elevator

• BrE: Colour | AmE: Color

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