2006-12-04 10:02:36 · 7 answers · asked by kami k 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
i suppose if you wanted to
2006-12-04 10:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some words are classified as "countable" (1 book, 2 books, etc.) and others as "uncountable" (some flour, no money, etc.). Therefore, when referring to "countable" nouns ("book[s]"), you should use the verb in the plural ("there ARE no BOOKS on the table"). When referring to "uncountable" nouns ("money"), you should use the verb in the singular ("there IS no MONEY on the table").
However, in spoken English, people quite often say "There is no books on the table" (verb in the singular, followed by a plural noun), which is not accepted in formal, written style.
2006-12-05 22:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess what you mean is that "there is" is a positive statement, which indicates a present tense action.
"No book" is a negative thing.
How can it be positive and negative? Well, that's English for you !!
2006-12-04 10:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can. but it's not proper.
"there isnt a book on the table"
2006-12-04 11:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....if in fact there isn't.
2006-12-04 10:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sure can say that!!
2006-12-04 10:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Whaaaat?? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-04 10:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by blaster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋