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Do your family like vs Does your family like

The correct phrase is 'does your family like?' because 'family' is a collective noun that is treated as singular. Therefore, it should be followed by 'does' instead of 'do'.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 2442 views

Do your family like

This phrase is incorrect. 'Family' is a collective noun treated as singular, so it should be followed by 'does' instead of 'do'.

Incorrect usage. The correct form is 'does your family like?'
  • I don't like your family.
  • Don't you like your family?
  • I don't like your family get-togethers, they make me sick.
  • We've never taken a vacation, I don't like your family, and on top.
  • Does your family do things like this?
  • Does your family do like a fancy Thanksgiving, or...
  • And... you don't like your family?
  • I don't like your family get-togethers, they make me sick.
  • I don't like you, I don't like your family, I don't like you messing with my relationship.
  • Baby, your family don't like me, I don't care. I'm here for you, okay?
  • I hope your family likes surprises.
  • Not to a man who's been betrayed by your family like Cliff has.
  • I only wanted to see what was your family like.
  • You treat your family like they're in the backseat.
  • I think your family like their dogs better than our boys.
  • How does your family like America?
  • I asked you about your family Like any therapist would ask any patient.
  • I didn't set out to destroy your family like you did with mine.
  • I'm sorry to have to pull you away from your family like that.
  • Well, I've learned that nothing motivates the men in your family like revenge.

Does your family like

This phrase is correct. 'Family' is a collective noun treated as singular, so it should be followed by 'does' instead of 'do'.

Correct usage. Use 'does your family like?' when asking about the preferences of your family as a whole.
  • How does your family like America?
  • Does your family do like a fancy Thanksgiving, or...
  • So... what does your family, like, do for birthdays?
  • Does your family do things like this?
  • I mean, no offense, but it doesn't look like your family would be up to the task.
  • Because, face it, Marge, your family doesn't like me.
  • I hope your family likes surprises.
  • Not to a man who's been betrayed by your family like Cliff has.
  • I only wanted to see what was your family like.
  • You treat your family like they're in the backseat.
  • I think your family like their dogs better than our boys.
  • I asked you about your family Like any therapist would ask any patient.
  • I didn't set out to destroy your family like you did with mine.
  • I'm sorry to have to pull you away from your family like that.
  • Well, I've learned that nothing motivates the men in your family like revenge.
  • What else does your family own?
  • Does your family attend worships regularly?
  • Does your family have much land left?
  • How much land does your family have?
  • Amazing, does your family own this whole forest?

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