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smerriman Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 The usage is perfectly valid. None can mean 'not one' and take a singular verb; it can also mean 'not any' and take a plural verb. Which one you use is solely down to what you think sounds more natural (and in this case, 'are' sounds much better to me). http://www.onlinegrammar.com.au/top-10-grammar-myths-none-always-takes-a-singular-verb/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfi Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Grammer on the home page. And Skitt's Law continues to hold true... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmar Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Our bridge club uses a Windows application for the round timer. When there are a few minutes left in the round, it announces "Do not start any new boards; there's 3 minutes left in the round." It should be "There are" (unless you set it to warn at the 1 minute mark). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacto123 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 And Skitt's Law continues to hold true...Urban Dictionary: grammerMost commonly found in sentences that correct someone else's grammar.Oops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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