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Which is correct None of them has have?
If “none” is singular, then the correct form is “None of them has come.” But, if “none” is plural, then you would need a plural form of the verb, so that “None of them have come” would be correct. The trick here is that “none” can be used with a singular verb or a plural verb, and either way is correct….
Is none are grammatically correct?
The people who say “none” can never go with a plural verb like “are” argue that this is because the word “none” is necessarily singular. Thus, any verb that goes with it should be singular: none is instead of none are, none goes instead of none go, none reads instead of none read, and so on.
Is none of us grammatically correct?
“NONE of us IS perfect” is correct. It links a singular noun, which is “None” to the singular verb “is.” “Us” is not linked to the verb in this sentence. The reality is that “none” can be singular and plural forms, but many people think it’s only singular. Both sentences are correct according to grammar rules.
Is it correct to say “none of them are going”?
Formally, only “None of them is” is correct, since “none” derives from “not one.” Informally, however, both forms are accepted as correct. Here is the (rather weak) rationale, laid out in all its glory: not one: “None of the members is going.” not any, as of something indicated: “None of the pie is left. That is none of your business.”
Is it correct to say ‘none of us said anything’?
Not: None of us said anything. In formal styles, we use none of with a singular verb when it is the subject. However, in informal speaking, people often use plural verbs: None of that surprises me.
Is it correct to say none were found?
When the sense is “not any persons or things” (as in the example above), the plural is more common: … none were found. Only when none is clearly intended to mean “not one” or “not any” is it followed by a singular verb, as in “Of all my articles, none has received more acclaim than my latest one.”
Should “none” be singular or plural?
Some people say that none stands for not one and should be singular, but in everyday spoken English, we use “are.” “None of my friends are from Italy.” Okay? “Are” is used with all of these expressions and the only one that uses “is” is one. “One of my friends is from Italy” and the rest of them all use “are.”