The crew is/are on the way to the airport. ** Note that police is always followed by a plural verb. In American English, a singular verb is used with collective nouns. We use a plural verb when we think of the group as individuals or a singular verb when we think of the group as a single unit. In British English, a singular or plural verb can be used with a noun that refers to a group of people or things (a collective noun). Have you got any money? (NOT Have you gotten. ** Note that have got is commonly used in both British and American English to speak about possession or necessity.
In British English, the past participle of the verb get is got. This is especially common with the adverbs already, just and yet. The present perfect can be used in the same way in American English, but people often use the past simple when they consider the action finished. In British English, people use the present perfect to speak about a past action that they consider relevant to the present.
Here are five of the most common grammatical differences between British and American English. Some words are also different in each variety of English, and there are also a few differences in the way they use grammar. The main difference between British English and American English is in pronunciation. Grammar test 1Įxercise: British English and American English: Grammar test 1 Do you know which sentences are more typical of British English or American English?
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