question_answer 17)

Make a list of items that are referred to differently in British and American English, for example, 'lift' (BE) 'elevator' (AmE).        

Answer:

Few words which are spelt differently in British and American English are:

• Barrister (BE) : Attorney (AE)
• The cinema (BE) : The movies (AE)
• Flat (BE) : Apartment (AE)
• Holiday (BE) : Vacation (AE)
• Lavatory (BE) : Bathroom (AE)
• Lift (BE) : Elevator (AE)
• Favour (BE) : Favor (AE)
• Wardrobe (BE) : Dresser (AE)
• Barrister (BE) : Lawyer (AE)
• Windscreen (BE) : Wind shield (AE)