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  • Writer: Monika Zieba-P.
    Monika Zieba-P.
  • Sep 18, 2021
  • 1 min read

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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