"is" or "are" for "none"?

Jan

[quote= DeneBebbo]The article has already been published[/quote]
Whish makes my earlier suggestion a pointless exercise.

Nevertheless, DeneBebbo, thank you for raising a topic that has provoked healthy exercise.

Onlinegenie

[quote=DeneBebbo]I asked the question because the editor changed "are" to "is" and I wasn't sure who was right[/quote]

Dare I suggest both of you? I think it comes down to house style rather than correct and incorrect.

Mrs Bear

[quote=Tristram_Shandy]Ever heard of "eth", "thorn" or "wynn"? [/quote]
Ah yes, I remember them well. From studying Old English, that is, not from actually using them on a regular basis. You can't put the characters on here - the site throws a wobbly - but they're quite pretty.

Tristram_Shandy

They do look nice, Bear. I think we should bring them back; retro is all the rage, after all.

DeneBebbo

[quote=Jan]Whish makes my earlier suggestion a pointless exercise.[/quote]

Not at all. All responses on this thread have been useful and appreciated.