Exercise 1

For each word/expression and their definition choose: British English, American English or both.

holiday – period of time you spend off work, previously agreed upon between your employer and you

vacation – period of time you spend off work, previously agreed upon between your employer and you

a holiday – a day off work or school established by law

a public holiday - a day off work or school established by law

a bank holiday - a day off work or school established by law

Exercise 2

Complete each gap with one word.