G.B. Shaw observed that "We (the British and Americans) are two countries separated by a common language." The differences between American English and British English are not insignificant and they are something our students should be aware of.
To answer the following question, read the chart below contributed by ELT inspector Mohamed Salah ABIDI.
Q:Decide whether the sentence is written in British or American English.
1) English is my favourite subject at school.
British English
American English
2) Have you seen Dick's new truck?
British English
American English
3) The park is in the center of our town.
British English
American English
4) Mr Barnes, our caretaker, found my key.
British English
American English
5) I like French fries, they're very crispy.
British English
American English
6) Have you seen the latest movie?
British English
American English
7) I've passed this test. So I'll get my driving licence very soon.
British English
American English
8) The accident happened because the blue car didn't stop at the traffic lights.
British English
American English
9) Tom told me to get off the Underground at Tower Hill.
British English
American English
10) They have moved into a semi-detached house.
British English
American English
Source( question): http://useit.vn/content/view/3496/378/lang,english
A Chart:British English Versus American English by ELT Inspector, Mohamed Salah ABIDI:
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