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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.
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.
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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
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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