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Use of auxiliaries and modals
In British English, the auxiliary do is often used as a substitute for a verb
when replying to a question.
In American English, do is not used in this way.
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When are you having holidays?
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When are you taking holidays?
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In British English needn't is often used instead of don't need to.
In American English needn't is very unusual.
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They needn't come to school today
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They don't need to come to school today.
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In British English, shall is sometimes used as an alternative to will to talk about
the future.
In American English, shall is unusual and will is normally used.
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I shall/will be there later.
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I will be there later.
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In British English shall I/we is often used to ask for advice or an opinion.
In American English should is often used instead of shall.
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Shall we ask him to come with us?
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Should we ask him to come with us?
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