The important thing to keep in mind is that when you’re writing, choose one version and stick to it.
[table format=1]| British (UK) | American | |
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| Different spelling, same pronunciation | Axe Plough Colour Defence Cheque Manoeuvre Tyre Ageing Gaol Liquorice |
Ax Plow Color Defense (noun form) Check Maneuver Tire (noun – as in car tire) Aging Jail licorice |
| Same concept with different terms | Hire a car Hire purchase Petrol Saloon Estate car Car boot Fortnight Goods train Bank holiday Autumn Flat Lift Nappy Rubbish Tap |
Rent a car Installment plan Gasoline Sedan Station wagon Car trunk Two weeks Freight train Public holiday Fall Apartment Elevator Diaper Trash Faucet |
| Using collective nouns | Use either singular or plural verb
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Always use singular verb
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| Use of ‘needn’t’ |
Or
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| Preposition use with educational institutions | She studied business at university. | She studied business in university. |
| Different | Use to and fromThis answer is different from/to what I was expecting. | Use from and thanThis answer is different from/than what I was expecting. |
