Which one is correct?
"hit" or "hits"?

Question

Which one is correct?
"hit" or "hits"?

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Use 'hit' when the subject is I, you, we, they, or any plural noun. For example, 'He hits the ball.'

Examples:

I hit the ball.
You hit the ball.
We hit the ball.
They hit the ball.
The team hit a home run.

Alternatives:

I hit
You hit
We hit
They hit
The team hit

Use 'hits' when the subject is he, she, or it. For example, 'She hits the ball.'

Examples:

He hits the ball.
She hits the ball.
It hits the ball.
The cat hits the mouse.
The car hits the curb.

Alternatives:

He hits
She hits
It hits
The cat hits
The car hits

Both 'hit' and 'hits' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Hit' is the base form of the verb, used for present tense with third person singular subjects. 'Hits' is the third person singular form of the verb 'hit', used when the subject is he, she, or it.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024