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erika201167
Peru

no or not
 
Hi dear collegues
 
It is the first time that I write, but I used to check this page daily, I think it �s the best page I �ve ever seen. Ok, my question is when to use NO in a sentence and when to use NOT, for example:
 
 
There is no wind, it �s calm.
 
There isn �t wind, it �s calm.
 
And what is the reason of using No or Not in a sentence.
 
I know that you will disipel my doubts, thanks in advance.
 
hugs

18 Sep 2010      





miyoko71
Morocco

Hi! erika,You �re welcome to this community.
the first example is correct,while the second, I think it �s false.
We say:there isn �t any/much.It depends on wether the noun is countable or uncountable.
I hope this helps

18 Sep 2010     



pauguzman
Argentina

"No" modifies nouns and gerund " There is no wind" is correct
" Not" is used with adjectives, adverbs and quantifiers. "there is not much / any wind"
Paula

18 Sep 2010     



erika201167
Peru

thanks alot

19 Sep 2010