There are a few small differences in the use of prepositions and adverbs between British and American English. How would a British person say the following American sentences?
Washington is a very different than New York. (Br.E. from)
The exhibition continues through 30 April. (Br.E. until)
He’s shy around girls. (Br.E. with)
There was a large field in the back of the house. (Br.E. at the back of/behind)
I haven’t seen John in years. (Br.E. for)
This work isn’t good enough. Do it over. (Br.E. again)
I was there from a quarter of nine to a quarter after ten. (Br.E. to, past)
Mary Perez made a speech in behalf of the whole class. (Br.E. on)
The school is named for its founder. (Br.E. after)
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