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Does the indefinite pronoun "none" require a singular verb in some instances and a plural verb in others - depending upon the noun to which it refers? Are the following sentences correct?
Although there were houses in the area, none were damaged by the hurricane.
None of the merchandise has been received.
Thanks, as usual.
Although there were houses in the area, none were damaged by the hurricane.
None of the merchandise has been received.
Thanks, as usual.
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Yes ' none ' takes a singular or plural verb depending on the situation.
- Yes ' none ' takes a singular or plural verb depending on the situation.
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Yes ' none ' takes a singular or plural verb depending on the situation.
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