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"the woman who sells apples also sells oranges" vs "The woman who sell apples also sell oranges"

The correct phrase is "the woman who sells apples also sells oranges." The verb "sells" should agree with the singular subject "woman."

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

the woman who sells apples also sells oranges

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Preferred Form:
The woman who sells apples also sells oranges.

The woman who sell apples also sell oranges

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "sell" does not agree with the singular subject "woman."

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