If there are any differences. vs If there is any difference.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'If there are any differences' is used when referring to multiple distinctions or variations, while 'If there is any difference' is used when talking about a single contrast or variation.

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If there are any differences.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple distinctions or variations.

This phrase is used when asking if there are any distinctions or variations between two or more things.

Examples:

Please compare the two documents and let me know if there are any differences.
If there are any differences in the data, we need to investigate further.

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If there are any differences among allies it is time for those differences to be sorted out behind closed doors and not in public discussion.
- If there are any differences between the two lists, then these should be specified appropriately in the column entitled «Comments».
If there are any differences in the selection, treatment or payment of experts, could the Commission please provide an explanation and specify the legal basis for such differences.
If there are any differences ΔL > DLR, define a new grid with a spacing ΔG/2 and estimate the levels for the new nodes in the following way:
The Marnie situation has been resolved, if that makes any difference.
I'll include this if it makes any difference.
And at the rate he's going, sometimes I wonder if there is any difference.
I'm a police officer, if that makes any difference.
This winter I decided to replace one with a grow light bulb and see if this makes any difference.
We'll all push you off the top ourselves if it makes any difference.
Got an alphabet soup after my name if that makes any difference.
On the basis of the pharmacokinetic studies carried out so far in patients with liver failure (Child Pugh A, B), it is not possible to determine whether there are any differences compared with healthy volunteers.
I don't think there are any difference on the prices. I'll discuss about the nightlife of the three cities later on.
And we can now start to compare the community of microbes and their genes and see if there are differences.
You say that as if there's a difference.
And I'm not sure it would make any difference if I did.
And I'm not sure it would make any difference if I did.
I need to know if this made a difference.
This is why on the first day of the course we organise a conversation to check if it corresponds to what we evaluated with the written test, or if there are considerable differences.
Hold one of yours in one hand and one of Paul's in the other, and check if there's a difference.

Alternatives:

if there are any discrepancies.
if there are any variations.
if there are any contrasts.
if there are any distinctions.
if there are any divergences.

If there is any difference.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a single contrast or variation.

This phrase is used when asking if there is a specific distinction or variation between two things.

Examples:

Please let me know if there is any difference between the two options.
If there is any difference in the results, we need to address it.

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And at the rate he's going, sometimes I wonder if there is any difference.
It's that she doesn't seem to think there is any difference.
I do not think there is any difference between us and the Ombudsman.
The Marnie situation has been resolved, if that makes any difference.
I'll include this if it makes any difference.
I'm a police officer, if that makes any difference.
This winter I decided to replace one with a grow light bulb and see if this makes any difference.
We'll all push you off the top ourselves if it makes any difference.
Got an alphabet soup after my name if that makes any difference.
It is to be hoped that the voices still raised to dispute that there is any difference between genetically-modified and conventionally bred organisms will at last fall silent.
And we can now start to compare the community of microbes and their genes and see if there are differences.
And, the way in which you phrased your position gives me cause to wonder if, in the final analysis, there is any difference between the ultimate aim of the policy of the European Union on Cuba and the ultimate aim of American policy on Cuba.
You say that as if there's a difference.
Am I sad enough to care whether there is any difference between 2 similar products in this category?
And I'm not sure it would make any difference if I did.
And I'm not sure it would make any difference if I did.
You need to be prepared for any breakages you might have, especially those that can be repaired so you can continue the race. I don't think there is any difference between the small and bigger boats in managing the crew.
I need to know if this made a difference.
This is why on the first day of the course we organise a conversation to check if it corresponds to what we evaluated with the written test, or if there are considerable differences.
Hold one of yours in one hand and one of Paul's in the other, and check if there's a difference.

Alternatives:

if there is any contrast.
if there is any variation.
if there is any discrepancy.
if there is any distinction.
if there is any divergence.

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If there are any differences. vs If there is any difference.