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none of us are vs none of us is

Both 'none of us are' and 'none of us is' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'None of us are' is used when referring to a plural noun or group of people, while 'none of us is' is used when referring to a singular noun or individual within the group.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1221 views

none of us are

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural noun or group of people.

Use 'none of us are' when talking about a group of people or a plural noun. It indicates that not a single person in the group possesses the quality or performs the action.

Examples:

  • None of us are going to the party.
  • None of us are happy with the decision.
  • None of us are interested in that movie.
  • None of us are ready to leave yet.
  • None of us are qualified for the job.
  • Jan 8, 2009 ... Tonight my mom and I heard “None of us are free” on the radio by ..... some and none- says in one line of the song 'None of us are here.'.
  • "None of Us Are Free" is a rhythm and blues song written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Brenda Russell. It was first recorded by Ray Charles on his 1993 ...
  • Jun 14, 2009 ... You're correct that “none” means “not one” or “not any.” When the meaning is “not any,” use a plural verb. Your example: None of us are going ...
  • none of us is able (9.420 occurrences, 91%) none of us are able (897 occurrences, 9%) How strange! The preference seems to change according to the tense of ...

Alternatives:

  • Not one of us is
  • No one among us is

none of us is

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular noun or individual within the group.

Use 'none of us is' when talking about a singular noun or an individual within the group. It indicates that not a single person in the group possesses the quality or performs the action.

Examples:

  • None of us is perfect.
  • None of us is to blame for this mess.
  • None of us is going to volunteer.
  • None of us is happy with the outcome.
  • None of us is qualified for the position.
  • None of us is/are going to the banquet. However, when none means 'no amount' or 'no part', it must be singular: None of the debris has been cleared away.
  • Jan 8, 2009 ... I was prompted to search for the usage of “none is” versus “none are” after hearing these lyrics in a song: “None of us is fine.” It sounded so ...
  • none of us is able (9.420 occurrences, 91%) none of us are able (897 occurrences, 9%) How strange! The preference seems to change according to the tense of ...
  • None of us is as dumb as all of us. They might be the most frustrating exercises in pointlessness ever to have been invented, but at least they're better than ...

Alternatives:

  • Not one of us is
  • No one among us is

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