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(BE) The number/amount of hotel accomodation is increasing. 
(AE) The official researches carried out... 
(BE) The official research carried out...
In British English, there are some words which can be used with a singular or plural
verb while in American English, they are always used with a singular verb: army;
commitee; crowd; family; management; party; the public; team; union, etc.
e.g.
(AE) The army is always interested in foreign affairs.
(BE) The army is not/are not interested in foreign affairs.
4. Adjectives and adverbs
In negative sentences, Americans tend to use TOO where Englishmen use VERY;
e.g.
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