... there be no change / changes?

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Jay_zzz0

#197832 Fri, 17 Feb 06 08:55 AM

Just a quick one that crossed my mind.

In the following sentence, is there any grammar rule that says either "change" or "changes" should be used?

" ... there be no change / changes to the ..."

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CalifJim

#198219 Sat, 18 Feb 06 05:10 AM

"no" may be used to modify either a singular noun or a plural noun, so either "change" or "changes" is possible.

CJ

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