Here is an old grammatical controversy.. Is the word none singular or plural?

Generally singular. "None is. " However, I believe that the noun after the preposition such as "of" will dicate a plural verb if a plural noun follows the preposition.

Example: None of the children are going. None of the teachers are present.

At least, that's what I'm thinking, but I should research that a bit more to make sure that what I'm saying is correct.

Interesting question but the word can only be singular, as none (lack of) can by obvious definition never be plural.

No one has to be looked at as two separate words but the principle is essentially the same in that if there is no one, there can never be two or more.

" The phrase itself is grammatically unacceptable...

For example I haven't any, or is there any more. There is none (indicating singular present tense) or there is none left (indicating plural past tense).

Victoria Lynn, you are correct it can be used both ways.

None is neither singular or plural because it is not a verb or a noun. None denotes a quantity when means that it is an adjective or an adverb which does not have to be singular or plural to be grammatically correct.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.