'different', 'difference(uncountable noun)' and 'differences(countable noun)'
Could you tell me which one is the most common form for native English speakers among the following sentences? Thank you.
1. How is American English different from British English? 2. What is difference between American English and British English? 3. What are differences between American English and British English?
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1. How is American English different from British English? 2.
— Mister Micawber
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How is American English different from British English?
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What is the difference between American English and British English?
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1. How is American English different from British English? 2. What is the difference between American English and British English? 3. What are the differences between American English and British English?
Both 1 and 3 are quite common; #2 is not, simply because it would not be read as uncountable.