Do you know how to use no and none correctly in English conversation? Read this post, watch the video at the end, and use these words like a native speaker!
No
One of the ways we use the word “NO” is as a determiner that means ~ not one; not any; not a – We use “NO” with a noun
Please read the following examples:
“In Canada, there are no stores open on Christmas day.” = there aren’t any stores open.
“After I got to the hotel I looked in my suitcase. I had toothpaste but no toothbrush!” = I didn’t have a toothbrush
“It was 1:00 am when I left the party so there was no bus service. I had to take a taxi home.” = there wasn’t a bus.
The sign said no dogs allowed. = There can’t be any dogs here.
None
“NONE” is a pronoun that means ~ not one of a group of people or things; not any
We use ‘none’ without a noun.
Please read the following examples:
“The donuts were gone when I got to work this morning! There were none left.”= there weren’t any donuts
An English expression with NONE
Jack of All Trades – Master of None
This English expression is used to describe a person who has dabbled in many skills, rather than gaining expertise by focusing on one.
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_of_all_trades,_master_of_none
Do you know what the verb dabble means?
dabble – verb – to take part in a sport, an activity, etc. but not very seriously
She is a talented musician but happy to just dabble.
None is a pronoun so it can be used by itself as an answer to a question.
A: “How much money do you have?”
B: “None. I spent everything I had at the coffee shop.”
Remember! We use no with a noun and none without a noun.
There are no donuts!
There are none left!
How was this post? Do you understand how to use No & None now? I hope this post was helpful for you!
Watch the video version of this post below!
Check out part 2 and 3 of this grammar series:
Everyday English No and None Pt.2
Everyday English Nobody/Nothing/Nowhere P.3
Fill out the form below to subscribe to my English Newsletter and get your FREE copy of my e-book – 5 Simple English Communication Tips
Did you know this grammar already? Maybe NO ONE taught this to you before… 📚Let me know in the comments!