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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

When to use no versus not

I am not sure which is correct.

Example...

There is no way out. OR , There is not a way out.

When do I know when to use no...or not ?

Thanks

Tom , in Mexico.
  

Top answer

Hi Tom; Not is an adverb. No is an adjective (or interjection). Q: Do you want another helping of pie?

  • Hi Tom; Not is an adverb.
  • No is an adjective (or interjection).
  • Q: Do you want another helping of pie?
  • A1: No , thank you.
  • ( interjection ) A2: I do not want any more, thank you.
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Hi Tom;

Not is an adverb.

No is an adjective (or interjection).

Q: Do you want another helping of pie?

A1: No, thank you. (interjection)

A2: I do not want any more, thank you. (Not = adverb, modifying do.)

Not is used for negation of a verb, and contractions are common with "be" and helpin

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