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Olivier
what is the difference in english between nor, no and not?
I would like to know the difference and when to use them? thanks for your answers, examples please
Apr 18, 2013 3:54 AM
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hola Olivier
no is used before nouns mainly,(i have NO books....)
not primarily modifies adjectives, verbs and adverbs(i'm NOT famous/fat...), (i do NOT need like/need/smoke.... )
you'll see a famous saying by Seneca, (much, NOT many!)
NOR is NOT a member is this family, it is compared with OR.
either....or/ neither....nor
to conclude,
A- I'm NO fool, I'm a king.
B- yes, you are not a fool.
A- and you, what about you?
B- me? well, as you see, I'm neither a fool NOR a king.
April 18, 2013
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