In formal English, can ‘none’ ever be followed by a plural verb?
Yes. Nowadays it often is, where ‘none’ obviously refers to several entities: None of my friends are men; they are all women.
In formal English, can ‘none’ ever be followed by a plural verb?
Yes. Nowadays it often is, where ‘none’ obviously refers to several entities: None of my friends are men; they are all women.