Correct Use of None and No in English


“None can take either a singular or a plural verb depending on the noun which follows it.”
Structure [None + of the + (non-count noun) + singular verb]
Ex.- None of the counterfeit money has been found.

Structure [None + of the + (plural count. noun) + plural verb]
Ex.- None of the students have finished the exam yet.

No can take either a singular or plural verb depending on the noun which follows it.
Structure: [No + Singular Noun + Singular Verb]
Ex.- No employee has received the salary.

Structure: [No + plural Noun + plural Verb]
Ex.- No examples are relevant to this case.

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