Question

The "Drawing Pins" in British English is referred to as __________ in American English.

• A. thumb pins
• B. board pins
• C. broad pins
• D. thumbtacks

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The term "Drawing Pins" in British English corresponds to "thumbtacks" in American English. In both dialects, they refer to the same small, sharp pointed objects used for pinning notices or papers to a board.

British English	American English
Drawing Pins	Thumbtacks

Therefore, among the provided options, none directly identify thumbtacks, considering the correct equivalent in American English is "thumbtacks," not "thumb pins." This nuance is often observed in regional dialect differences between British and American English.