What are the examples of British English?

What are the examples of British English?

American and British Vocabulary and Word Choice

American English	British English
attorney	barrister, solicitor
cookie	biscuit
hood	bonnet
trunk	boot

Which type of English British or American do you think is most reflected in Philippine English?

Philippine English traditionally follows American English spelling and grammar while it shares some similarity to Commonwealth English.

What are the grammar differences between American English and British English?

Grammar differences. Aside from spelling and vocabulary, there are certain grammar differences between British and American English. For instance, in American English, collective nouns are considered singular (e.g. The band is playing). In contrast, collective nouns can be either singular or plural in British English,…

What are some examples of irregular verbs in British English?

Some verbs that are regular in British English are irregular in American English. For example: “She wet her hair before washing it” – British English “She wetted her hair before washing it” – American English “All the shoes fit in to the shelves” – British English

What tense do British speakers use instead of the simple past?

However, British speakers sometimes use the present perfect tense instead of the simple past in these cases. The present perfect is constructed from the auxiliary verb “to have” followed by the past participle of the main verb. British English: He has eaten his lunch. British English: I have gone to the store.

How do you talk about the past in American English grammar?

Talking about the past is simple in American English grammar. Americans typically stick to the simple past tense to describe recent, completed actions. American English: He ate his lunch. American English: I went to the store.