
When should I use "difference" or "differences"?
Jan 7, 2015 · When you think that there are more than one unlike events involved, use plural. For example: Are there any differences? If you talk about one particular What is the major difference?
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Oct 7, 2020 · Whenever I read advanced grammar articles I come across these two terms quite often : be and to be. What is the difference between these two and how to identify the …
"What is the difference" or "what are the differences"?
Apr 25, 2015 · 1 "What is a difference between X and Y?" is also grammatical, but it means something that one hardly ever wants to say: the speaker has deliberately refused to indicate …
punctuation - Difference between ' and " - English Language …
Jan 8, 2020 · What's the difference between a single and a double quotation mark in English? I've heard that it only depends on where you live the US (for double quotation mark) or the UK and …
meaning - difference of vs difference in - English Language …
Oct 3, 2019 · Is there any difference between the following sentences? What is the difference in meaning between those words? What is the difference of meaning between those words?
word usage - "any differences" vs. "any difference" - English …
feels more natural than: "I can't see any differences between the two" unless it was understood that it is expected that the speaker ought to be able to find a number of specific differences, for …
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Jun 15, 2017 · In everyday spoken language when you, as native English speakers, say " glass " and " cup " are they considered as a synonym for you or you have a special meaning for each …
Which one sounds more natural: "is there any difference" or "are …
Aug 25, 2022 · We use a plural form when we expect that there are (or may be) multiple differences. Are there any differences between these pictures? One has more people, fewer …
What is the difference between S' and 'S?
Jul 28, 2014 · Both express possession, of course. We use 's with singular nouns. For example, " my son's toys " will be "the toys that belong to my son". We use only an apostrophe (') after …
what is the subtle difference between as and when [duplicate]
As you say, the differences between "when" and "as" can be subtle, but nevertheless distinct. "When" implies a particular moment in time, and "as" implies concurrent action -- which is to …