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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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"Does cops get free gas?" How do I explain to my son why this isn't correct?
  

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Hi, Start by telling him that 'cops' is a plural word, and needs a plural verb. Then tell him 'does' is not a plural verb. Then check his understanding by asking him which of these is correct.

— Clive

  • Hi, Start by telling him that 'cops' is a plural word, and needs a plural verb.
  • Then tell him 'does' is not a plural verb.
  • Then check his understanding by asking him which of these is correct.
  • Cops do not like crooks.
  • Cops does not like crooks.
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Hi,

Start by telling him that 'cops' is a plural word, and needs a plural verb.
Then tell him 'does' is not a plural verb.

Then check his understanding by asking him which of these is correct.
Cops
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