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Saying "Nothing"

When we want to say something is missing or empty, we use NO. It is a very simple way to describe a situation.

The Pattern: NO + Thing/Person $\rightarrow$ Zero amount

Examples from the text:

• No real stories $\rightarrow$ Zero stories.
• No words $\rightarrow$ Zero words.
• No people $\rightarrow$ Zero people.

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Wait! What about "Not"? We use not when we talk about the action (the verb).

• "It does not have a story." $\rightarrow$ (The action of having is missing).
• "I cannot find facts." $\rightarrow$ (The action of finding is impossible).

Quick Rule:

• Use No for things (nouns).
• Use Not for actions (verbs).