- ( different from ) and ( differ from )

The word "differ" which in Indonesian language means 'berbeda' is a verb and must change forms to agree with the subject. The word "different" which is in Indonesian language means 'berbeda'is an adjective. Therefore we need to be (am, is, are, was, were) whenthe word different is used in a sentence. Both words are followed by the preposition "from" . Therefore the pattern is :

S + V differ(s) + from (berbeda dengan)
S + be + different + from (berbeda dengan)

Remember: The preposition used with differ and different must be "from", not with, of, at etc. although the meaning in Indonesia language is 'dengan'

Study the following examples :

• This book is different from that book. ('Buku ini berbeda dengan buku itu')
• This book differs from that book. ('Buku ini berbeda dengan buku itu')

Exercise: (Answer Keys are available in archive/arsip)

- Correct the following sentences.

01. Susan is different of other woman I know.

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or

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02. This book different from the book on the table.

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or
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03. Lions differ tigers.

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or
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04. Soccer is different with rugby.

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or
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