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  1. 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?

  2. word usage - Difference 'of' vs difference 'between' - English Language ...

    Mar 2, 2017 · A difference of is used to indicate the extent of a difference; it's a measure, whether a degree (temperature), a metre (length), a litre (volume) or a kilogram (mass). There is a difference of …

  3. "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 how many …

  4. punctuation - Difference between ' and " - English Language Learners ...

    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 Australia …

  5. Question on "difference(s) of opinion(s)" - usage

    Feb 11, 2023 · What is the correct expression in English? If various versions can be used, could you explain the usage differences and provide examples? Thanks: Difference of opinion Differences of …

  6. Which one sounds more natural: "is there any difference" or "are there ...

    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 cars, and a cloudier sky …

  7. "if it works" and "does it work" phrase differences

    Jun 20, 2015 · I recently was corrected in this SO answer. I am just curious if there are any differences between the following phrasings, and whether there is a difference in meaning or one phrasing …

  8. Difference between “little”, “few”, “a little” and “a few”

    Jul 9, 2017 · You might want to include in your answer the difference between "few" and "a few", "little" and "a little".

  9. What is the right way to query for differences between two things?

    May 28, 2016 · Invites an answer in the form of a list - "What are the differences between an elephant and a snake? One is a mammal and the other is a reptile, one has legs the other hasn't, one has a …

  10. What are the differences between response and answer?

    12 I have to mail-back someone and I wonder if I should rather say "Thanks for your quick answer" or "Thanks for your quick response". Can you tell me what are the differences between answer and …