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 Sometimes different words are used for the same idea in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Below are some examples. 
Example 1: FREEWAY, MOTORWAY A paved, multi-laned road that connects cities. UK: The M1 is the longest motorway in Britain. US: In America, there are long freeways; but in Canada, we call them highways. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 1. The family drove down the freeway to visit their grandmother. Example 2: HOOD, BONNET The hinged sheet of metal that covers the engine in most cars. (located at the front) UK: The mechanic is looking under the bonnet for the problem. US: The mechanic is looking under the hood for the problem. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 2. The engine is under the bonnet. Example 3: INTERSECTION, CROSSROADS The point where two roads cross or intersect each other. UK: You must stop at a crossroads. US: You must stop at an intersection. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 3. The accident happened at the intersection. Example 4: PITCHER, JUG A handled glass container of liquid that is used to serve drinks. UK: The lads had seven jugs of beer last night. US: The boys had seven pitchers of beer last night. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 4. I would like a pitcher of mineral water. Example 5: An increase in pay. UK: Pamela just heard that she is getting a rise. US: Pamela just heard that she is getting a raise. Is the following British or American? (answer below) 5. The manager of the petrol station is getting a rise.
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