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Pavlides Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Do/Does

Do this council have the ability to..?

or

Does this council have the ability to..?

Which correct? Why?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Either is possible; it depends on whether the writer is considering the single body ('does') or the several members ('do'). You have not provided enough context to consider either one preferable.

— Mister Micawber

  • Either is possible; it depends on whether the writer is considering the single body ('does') or the several members ('do').
  • You have not provided enough context to consider either one preferable.
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Either is possible; it depends on whether the writer is considering the single body ('does') or the several members ('do'). You have not provided enough context to consider either one preferable.
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