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He and she hates it vs He and she hate it

The correct phrase is "he and she hate it." The subject pronouns "he" and "she" are third person singular, but there are two of them, so the verb should be in the third person plural form, which is "hate."
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He and she hates it

This phrase is incorrect. The subject pronouns "he" and "she" are third person singular, so the verb should be in the third person singular form, which is "hate."

The correct form is "he and she hate it." Use this form when referring to actions or feelings shared by both "he" and "she."

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  • he and she hate it

He and she hate it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to actions or feelings shared by both "he" and "she." The verb "hate" agrees with the plural subject pronouns.

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