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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

None or nothing?

Hi

I wanted some coffee but there was ______ in the pot.

none
nothing

I think two options are correct in this context. Am I wrong? Thanks.
  

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Yes, the two are correct, but nothing would fit only if you expected that something other than coffee might be in the pot.

— Philip

  • Yes, the two are correct, but nothing would fit only if you expected that something other than coffee might be in the pot.
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Yes, the two are correct, but nothing would fit only if you expected that something other than coffee might be in the pot.
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