Question
Why is this wrong.
People does not like the singers singing. Stacey and me does not think it is good too.
Please help. Thank you.
People does not like the singers singing. Stacey and me does not think it is good too.
Please help. Thank you.
Answers
Ms. Sue
People <b>don't</b> like the <b>singer's</b> singing. Stacey and <b>I also</b> don't think it is good.
Margarette
Why is it DON'T?
Margarette
By the way, I'm Sawha's room mate. You helped me earlier and now you are helping Sawha. We do not understand. Thank You for your help Madame!!
Ms. Sue
People is plural and takes the plural verb <b>do/don't</b>.
We say <b>we do</b> and </b>they do</b>.
But we say <b>he does</b>.
We say <b>we do</b> and </b>they do</b>.
But we say <b>he does</b>.
Margarette and Sawha
Oh. Thank you Madame! I think we understand. You are so kind to help!
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome. I enjoy helping students like you. :-)
Margarette and Sawha
We enjoy your help! Will you always be here to help?
Ms. Sue
Yes. I'm here until about 10 p.m. Eastern time almost every day.