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family does vs famliy do

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form should be "family does" when referring to a singular action performed by the family. The word "family" is singular, so it takes the singular form of the verb, which is "does."

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 557 views

family does

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular action performed by the family.

Use "family does" when talking about a singular action that the family performs.

Examples:

  • My family does a lot of volunteer work in the community.
  • Our family does not celebrate Christmas.
  • The Smith family does not approve of the new policy.
  • See, that's what family does.
  • 'Cause that's what family does.
  • That's what family does for each other.
  • That's what family does - the dirty work.
  • No-one in my family does anything legal.
  • And that's what family does, Bishop.
  • That's what family does, man.
  • Thank God someone in this family does.
  • Our family doesn't use it.
  • The deceased's family does not want her grave disturbed.
  • And your family does not need another scandal.
  • His family doesn't deserve that.
  • That's not the way the Morris family does things.
  • Our family doesn't use nannies!
  • This is what family does for each other.
  • My family doesn't talk to him anymore.
  • That's what a family does.
  • I guess the family doesn't know.
  • No, his family doesn't want him.
  • His family doesn't know the truth yet.

famliy do

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form should be "family does" when referring to a singular action performed by the family.


Alternatives:

  • My family does
  • Our family does
  • The Smith family does

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