By Noun phrases, American English

Actually, infinitives are used in AmE as subjects. The location geographically or historically has nothing to do with it. But infinitives (and their complement(s), if any), taken together, can make noun phrases.To be absolutely precise, it is a noun phrase (NP) that must be the subject of a...

New2grammar wrote: I was pleased to discover that the rest of that first week wasn't much different from/than the first day. Which is correct, from or than? Please explain. Thanks in advance. Usage Note: Different from and different than are both common in British and American English....

Usage Note: Different from and different than are both common in British and American English. The construction different to is chiefly British. Since the 18th century, language critics have singled out different than as incorrect, though it is well attested in the works of reputable writers....

The phrases different from and different than are both common in British and American English. The British also use the construction different to. Since the 18th century, language critics have singled out different than as incorrect, though it is well attested in the works of reputable writers....