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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is "no preservative" proper grammar?

Is "no preservative" proper grammar?
Sorry if this is posted anywhere else or easy to find, but I cannot find the answer - maybe I am just bad at searching for answers on the internet.
I was walking in an Asian store when I saw the phrase "no preservative" on some products. Mostly, I see and hear the phrase "no preservatives" used instead. Should "no preservative" or "no preservatives" be used? Should nouns after "no" be singular or plural?
  

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Hi Anon; Nouns after "no" can be either singular or plural. Singular: He is no saint. There is no peace in the world.

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  • Hi Anon; Nouns after "no" can be either singular or plural.
  • Singular: He is no saint.
  • There is no peace in the world.
  • There is no business like show business.
  • There is no joy in Mudville.
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Hi Anon;
Nouns after "no" can be either singular or plural.

Singular:

He is no saint.
There is no peace in the world.
There is no business like show business.
There is no joy in Mudville.

Plural:
This product contains no preservatives.
There are no pieces of dark chocolate left in the box.
There are no more tickets; we are sold out.
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Thanks! Your explanation was very helpful!
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