Are these sentences British or American English?
Decide by means of the other words in the sentences if the words in brackets
are British or American.
- If you’re feeling sick, you should go and see our (family doctor/G.P.); his (office/ surgery) is only about two blocks from here.
- If you don’t want to walk, you can take a taxi; he’s on the (ground/first floor).
- Waiter! We’re ready to order now. For a (starter/ first course) I’d like a shrimp cocktail and a tomato soup.
- Then I’d like an underdone steak with (chips/ French fries) and my wife would like the gammon with (egg plants / aubergines).
- For dessert I’ll have the chocolate cream cake and my wife would like cheese and (crackers / biscuits).
- May I pay the bill by (check / cheque)?
- If I (mail / post) you a check, can I pick it up the tickets in the lobby?
- I’m looking for a gray business suit with a (vest / waistcoat).
- Is there an underwear
department in this store? I’d like to get a few pairs of pants and some
(sleeveless shirts / vests)
KEY
- family doctor / office
- ground
- first course
- chips / aubergines
- crackers
- cheque
- mail
- vet
- vests
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