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always gives vs always give

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "Always gives" is used with singular subjects, while "always give" is used with plural subjects.
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always gives

This phrase is correct when used with singular subjects.

Use "always gives" when the subject is singular, such as "He always gives his best."

Examples:

  • She always gives her full attention during meetings.
  • The teacher always gives clear instructions.
  • Nov 12, 2021 ... This area in my school courtyard always gives me such a weird feeling when I walk alone in it. Classic Liminal.
  • rand() always gives same number ... I just started learning c++ and I was trying to recreate an old blackjack program I had made in high school to test what I ...
  • Dec 4, 2021 ... Kinda funny how Goku, who always gives second chances, hasn't thought about Raditz since he died. Discussion. You think he would visit him or ...
  • Jul 5, 2017 ... Is this expression correct? Mathematics “always gives” me extra energy. Is “s” added to “give”? Stephen Zisk gives a good answer, ...
  • Jul 27, 2017 ... I had been at the helm of my ship, but now Jesus wanted to steer. Since then, I have learned to trust that God always gives His best when I ...
  • Mar 16, 2019 ... My boyfriend always gives me gifts late. What do I do? All related (59).
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... God always gives you enough grace and enough faith to do whatever you need to do. Check out the full teaching on the Joyce Meyer Ministries ...
  • Aug 8, 2021 ... ParseExact always gives me date in dd/MM/yyyy, even though my string is in yyyy/MM/dd · Help Studio · variables_management, question, studio.
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  • Aug 6, 2019 ... ArcGIS Pro, Mobile Map, Analyze always gives "00220 The layer type is not supported." This is for any map I try even with just 1 base layer. I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • always provides
  • always offers
  • always delivers
  • always presents
  • always contributes

always give

This phrase is correct when used with plural subjects.

Use "always give" when the subject is plural, such as "They always give generously to charity."

Examples:

  • They always give their best effort in everything they do.
  • The team always give their all in every game.
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... Why The Best Leaders Always Give Back · How to Give Back as a Leader. When it comes to giving back as a leader, consider sharing three of the ...
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... Don't town visitors always give expansion materials ? I opened the town about 3 days ago and only the first 2 visitors gave me expansion ...
  • Feb 2, 2022 ... Why do I always give more than I receive? All related (39).
  • May 24, 2023 ... Yes mine always give me oranges and my fruit is apples.
  • Nov 30, 2018 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Why do I always give in to everyone and let them always have their way? All related (41). Recommended.
  • Feb 17, 2021 ... 118 likes, 9 comments - mattmaijah on February 17, 2021: "Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you're donating blood. - Bill Murray".
  • Aug 27, 2020 ... I always give people gifts. However, I have never received a gift from someone. I'm not sad, I'm not waiting for people to gift me though. I ...
  • Jun 16, 2016 ... always give 87% Effort. I used to run a basketball camp called the 87% Basketball Camp. Coaches would, on occasion, see a player wearing a ...
  • Apr 1, 2020 ... Q: Do state troopers always give tickets? A: No, sometimes they arrest people, deliver babies, preform CPR until medics arrive, and help broke ...
  • Nov 25, 2018 ... ASK BOB: “Should Christians always give to panhandlers?” · Followers of Christ should be extremely generous with their resources. · Christians ...

Alternatives:

  • always provide
  • always offer
  • always deliver
  • always present
  • always contribute

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