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

ABrE: Truck – AmE: Lorry

BBrE: Elevator – AmE: Lift

CBrE: Flat – AmE: Apartment

DBrE: Color – AmE: Colour

Answer:

C. BrE: Flat – AmE: Apartment

Read Explanation:

“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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