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American vs. British
Use of prepositions
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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.


British American
When are you having holidays? When are you taking holidays?



In British English needn't is often used instead of don't need to.

In American English needn't is very unusual.


British American
They needn't come to school today They don't need to come to school today.



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.


British American
I shall/will be there later. I will be there later.



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.


British American
Shall we ask him to come with us? Should we ask him to come with us?
 
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