Usage of "None of my friends"

[Techsavvy]

Here is a rule i found for None.

Whenever none is used in a sentence the verb form is determined by the contruction "of".
Consider the following sentence:

None of my friends (is/are) coming to the party.
According to the rule, are should be used since the construction "of" refers to friends(plural).

Am i correct?

[Mister Micawber]

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As with your question on majority, none is grammatically singular, but notional concord often-- and often more naturally- draws the plural verb:

None of my friends are coming to the party.
None of the wine was left after the party.
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[Techsavvy]

Sorry :( still not clear...Anyone help :?

[Yankee]

Hi Techsavvy

That basically means that either the singular or the plural form of the verb can be used. Have a look at this:
http://www.bartleby.com/64/C001/039.html
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