When should I use "difference" or "differences"?
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?
Which one sounds more natural: "is there any difference" or "are
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
Question on "difference(s) of opinion(s)"
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
Is it "what are the differences or what''s the difference" when we
But even knowing that there are, technically, multiple differences, unless the person asking the question is doing so as a kind of quiz or they are deliberately calling
"What is the difference" or "what are the differences"?
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
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
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?
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
word usage
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