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Onizo Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

No book(s)

1. You've got no book with you
2. You've got no books with you

Can you please explain to me the exact difference in meaning ?

Thank you
  

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onizo 2. You've got no books with you . This is the ordinary way to say it.

— CalifJim

  • onizo 2.
  • You've got no books with you .
  • This is the ordinary way to say it.
  • This is the one to remember for 99% of the times you want this kind of expression.
  • onizo 1.
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onizo2. You've got no books with you.
This is the ordinary way to say it. This is the one to remember for 99% of the times you want this kind of expression.
onizo1. You've got no book with you.
This seems more to show surprise that 'you' d
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Thank you so much CJ.

I think I can see what you mean. Than, how about the difference between do you have any books and any book?
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onizoThen, how about the difference between do you have any books and any book?
It's exactly the same distinction between singular and plural that I told you about above.

CJ
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