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Guest Posted 21 years ago
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Don't or doesn't
Which statement is correct?
Good looks doesn't equate to high intelligence.
Good looks don't equate to high inteligence.
thanks!
Good looks doesn't equate to high intelligence.
Good looks don't equate to high inteligence.
thanks!
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Good looks don't equate to high intelligence. (don't - with plurals) A good look doesn't equate to an expression of intent. (doesn't - with singulars) In this particular example it is probably arguable as to whether 'good looks' is/are plural.
- Good looks don't equate to high intelligence.
- (don't - with plurals) A good look doesn't equate to an expression of intent.
- (doesn't - with singulars) In this particular example it is probably arguable as to whether 'good looks' is/are plural.
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Good looks don't equate to high intelligence. (don't - with plurals)
A good look doesn't equate to an expression of intent. (doesn't - with singulars)
In this particular example it is probably arguable as to whether 'good looks' is/are plural.
A good look doesn't equate to an expression of intent. (doesn't - with singulars)
In this particular example it is probably arguable as to whether 'good looks' is/are plural.
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thanks for your reply to this question. We're actually having this exact argument at our language school in the Philippines. What's your opinion about this question ; is/are 'good looks' plural or singular?
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I don't think it's worth arguing about. Either interpretation is valid and acceptable. Personally, I would say "Good looks don't ..." and "Having good looks doesn't ..." or "Being good looking doesn't ...", but that's just a personal choice.
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