American And British Words For Clothes Practice (A2-B1) - English Vocabulary Quiz

⏱ Time: 07:30 📝 Questions: 15 📊 Level: A2, B1 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +15 (on pass)

7-minute daily practice: 15 American And British Words For Clothes exercises for Level A2-B1. Short enough to fit into a coffee break, thorough enough to make real progress. Covers the most important aspects of american and british words for clothes with instant feedback on every answer.

⏱ You have 07:30 to answer 15 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Question 1: What does the word 'trainers' mean in British English?

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'Trainers' is the British English word for sports shoes used for running or exercise, called 'sneakers' in American English. 'Boots' are heavy shoes that cover the ankle. 'Sandals' are open shoes. 'Slippers' are worn indoors.
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Question 2: In American English, you wear a ___ to keep warm in cold water at the beach.

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'Bathing suit' is the American English word for a swimming costume. 'Bathrobe' is worn after bathing, not in the water. 'Overalls' are work trousers. 'Vest' is an American word for a waistcoat.
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Question 3: In British English, 'trousers' means the same clothing item as 'pants' in American English.

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True. 'Trousers' (British) and 'pants' (American) both refer to the leg-covering garment worn on the lower body. In British English, 'pants' usually means underwear.
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Question 4: Which word is closest in meaning to 'dungarees' (British English)?

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'Overalls' is the American English equivalent of 'dungarees' — both describe a one-piece garment with a bib and straps over the shoulders. 'Pyjamas' are sleepwear. 'Tights' cover the legs. 'Raincoat' is an outer coat for wet weather.
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Question 5: Match each British English clothing word to its American English equivalent.

Question 5 options
waistcoat
nappy
zip
dressing gown
vest
diaper
zipper
bathrobe

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

These are common British/American clothing word pairs: waistcoat=vest, nappy=diaper, zip=zipper, dressing gown=bathrobe.
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Question 6: Which word naturally goes with 'polo' to make a British English clothing item?

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'Polo neck' is the British English term for a high-folded collar on a sweater, called a 'turtleneck' in American English. 'Polo shirt,' 'polo match,' and 'polo club' are real phrases but do not describe the specific clothing item tested here.
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Question 7: A: 'It's raining outside!' B: 'You should put on your ___ before you go out — your feet will get wet!' (British English)

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'Wellies' (short for Wellingtons) are tall rubber boots worn in wet weather in British English. 'Flip flops' are open summer shoes. 'Plimsolls' are light canvas shoes. 'Slippers' are indoor shoes.
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Question 8: She tied her ___ before the race so she would not trip and fall. (American English)

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'Shoelace' is the American English word for the string used to fasten a shoe, called a 'bootlace' or 'shoelace' in British English. 'Zipper' closes clothing but not shoes. 'Strap' is a band, not a lace. 'Button' is used to fasten clothing, not shoes.
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Question 9: Put the words/chunks in the correct order to make a natural sentence:

Question 9 options
  • in British English
  • are called
  • Sneakers
  • trainers

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order is 'Sneakers are called trainers in British English' because the subject comes first, followed by the verb 'are called' and then the British term with its location label.
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Question 10: After her shower, she put on her ___ and walked to the kitchen to make breakfast. (American English)

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'Bathrobe' is the most natural and precise word here — it is the American English word for a loose robe worn after bathing. 'Dressing gown' is the British equivalent. 'Overalls' are work clothes. 'Swimming costume' is worn in water.
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Question 11: Which word for underwear is considered more formal or polite in British English?

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'Knickers' is the more standard, commonly used British English term for women's underwear in everyday and formal contexts. 'Panties' is the American English equivalent and sounds informal or childlike to British speakers. 'Trunks' refers to men's shorts. 'Vest' is a different garment.
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Question 12: Choose the correct British English word: The baby's ___ needs to be changed right away.

Question 12 options
'Nappy' is the British English noun for the absorbent garment worn by babies, called a 'diaper' in American English. 'Bootie' is a small baby shoe. 'Bib' is worn to catch food. 'Romper' is a type of baby clothing but does not need changing the same way.
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Question 13: In American English, a 'vest' refers to the same garment as a 'waistcoat' in British English — a sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt.

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True. In American English, 'vest' means a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, which is exactly what British English speakers call a 'waistcoat.' In British English, a 'vest' means an undershirt.
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Question 14: He wanted a high-collared sweater to keep his neck warm. In American English, he would look for a ___.

Question 14 options
'Turtleneck' is the American English term for a sweater with a high, folded collar that covers the neck. 'Polo neck' is the British equivalent. 'Crewneck' has a round collar, not a high one. 'Cardigan' is a button-up sweater.
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Question 15: She wore her ___ to school because she had PE class. In this sentence, what does the word 'plimsolls' mean?

Question 15 options
'Plimsolls' is a British English word for light, flat canvas shoes used for sports or gym class. They are not boots, sandals, or formal shoes.