'does not' and 'do not'

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Hi, would somebody please explain what is the difference between 'does not' and 'do not' and cite some examples.Thanks!!!!

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

The verb "to do" must agree with the subject, just like all other verbs.

Does is used for the third person singular (he does, she does, it does) and do is used for the others.

They do not agree with each other. I do not think it is a good idea.

He does not want to go with us.

Anonymous · Answer

Does it mean to say that sentence - "The time limitation imposed by the Contract does not apply" - is not correct?

BarbaraPA · Answer

That is correct.

The limitation does... -- that's 3rd person singular.

Khoff · Answer

Barb -- I think your reply ("That is correct.") could be confusing, becasue of the wording of the previous question:

Does it mean to say that sentence - "The time limitation imposed by the Contract does not apply" - is not correct?

I believe you meant "The time limitation imposed by the Contract does not apply" is a correct sentence, rather than

the proposition "that sentence "........" is not correct" is correct.

Am I right? [:^)]

BarbaraPA · Answer

Oh, good point. Sorry for any confusion.

The sentence in question was correct. It correctly used the verb form "does."

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you all for your answers.

How about 'The time limitation and liquidated damage imposed by the Contract do not apply" - is this gramatically correct?

BarbaraPA · Answer

The limitation and the damage - compound subject linked by and, so use the plural form of the verb, do.

(Does the contract really impose damage?)

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