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none of them is vs none of them are

Both "none of them is" and "none of them are" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "None of them is" is used when referring to a singular noun or a singular concept, while "none of them are" is used when referring to multiple nouns or a plural concept.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 5512 views

none of them is

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular noun or concept.

Use "none of them is" when you are talking about a singular noun or a singular concept.
  • Sep 12, 2006 ... Spanish, Spain. Does anyone know whether both sentences are correct? 1.- None of them are from Germany 2.- None of them is from Germany
  • It is sometimes held that none can only take a singular verb, never a plural verb: none of them is coming tonight rather than none of them are coming tonight.
  • Normally none means not one; then none of them is.. should be correct! Normally it is often said:none of them are..!I invite your valuable ...
  • Jan 8, 2009 ... I tried Googling “none of them is” and “none of them are” on .... None of them is strong enough for that = There is no individual among them ...

Alternatives:

  • none of it is

none of them are

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple nouns or a plural concept.

Use "none of them are" when you are talking about multiple nouns or a plural concept.
  • ... "some of it is" or "two-thirds of it is", we would write "none of it is"; just as write " some of them are" or "two-thirds of them are", we would write "none of them are."
  • It is sometimes held that none can only take a singular verb, never a plural verb: none of them is coming tonight rather than none of them are coming tonight.
  • Sep 12, 2006 ... None of them are from Germany 2.- None of them is from Germany Correct anything you think is wrong, please. Thank yoy very much indeed. JI.
  • Jan 11, 2012 ... In such cases, "none" can take a plural verb, and it often sounds more natural. I talked to the boys, and none of them are coming to the party.

Alternatives:

  • none of them are

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