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which one is correct?
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Nizarsouth
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which one is correct?
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Hi colleagues! I �m a little bit confused. which one is correct please: She spared no effort or
money to stand by those who needed her help. She spared no effort nor
money to stand by those who needed her help. Thanks a lot for you help. |
5 Dec 2011
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meriem12
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she spared no effort nor money: double negation |
5 Dec 2011
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meriem12
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rather:she spared neither effort nor money.... and it is called double negation |
5 Dec 2011
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yanogator
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I agree with meriem12 that "neither ... nor" is the best choice. Despite what the "rules" might say, in practice, we don �t use "nor" except after "neither". So, if we had to say "no" rather than "neither", we would use "or".
So, the best option is
She spared neither effort nor money...
The next best is
She spared no effort or money...
Bruce |
5 Dec 2011
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Nizarsouth
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Thanks a lot meriem12, Bruce and douglas. what about this option :she didn �t spare effort nor money... |
5 Dec 2011
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yanogator
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Again, I �d go with "or" (and I �m sure Douglas will agree again). Bruce |
5 Dec 2011
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Nizarsouth
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I �m so grateful Bruce. thank you so much  |
5 Dec 2011
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