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Is This English?

In England they use different words for items we know. Match the British word for the American word with the same meaning.

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____biro

____braces

____jumper

____nappy

____pram

____torch

____bonnet

____call box

____lift

____petrol

____slide

____washbasin

____boot

____fringe

____lorry

____plimsoles

____sweet

____wireless

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car hood

radio

phone booth

piece of candy

elevator

ballpoint pen

tennis shoes

suspenders

gasoline

sweater

truck

baby's diaper

baby carriage

barrette

flashlight

car trunk

bangs

sink

1.F 2.H 3.J 4.L 5.M 6.O 7.A 8.C 9.E 10.I 11.N 12.R 13.P 14.Q 15.K 16.G 17.D 18.B