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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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No/not more than two years

The government promised that it will take no/not more than two years to finish the construction.

HI,
Do both "no" and "not" fit in the above and mean about the same? If not, could you tell me why one does and the other doesn't? Thanks.
  

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Yes, both are OK. No is better. that it will not take more than...

  • Yes, both are OK.
  • No is better.
  • that it will not take more than...
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Yes, both are OK. No is better. The problem with not is that it is usually fronted: ...that it will not take more than...
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