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He runs fast vs he run fast

The correct option is "He runs fast." In English, when a third-person singular pronoun (he, she, it) is the subject, we add the -s suffix to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "runs" is the correct form in this sentence.
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Last updated: August 05, 2024

He runs fast

This phrase is correct. In English, when using the third person singular (he, she, it), we add an -s to the base form of the verb.

This phrase is used to describe someone's speed in running. It is a common and correct way to express this idea.

Examples:

  • He runs fast every morning.
  • She runs fast in races.
  • It runs fast when chased by a predator.
  • The dog runs fast to catch the ball.
  • The cheetah runs fast to catch its prey.
  • Probably tell Usain Bolt he runs too fast.
  • Even when Clay was alive he couldn't run fast enough to catch me, so when he does, you grab Mrs. Trent and run like lightning in the opposite direction.
  • Because he couldn't run very fast.
  • He wants to run as fast as he can from that image of Gettys in the church.
  • He couldn't run so fast, and I nailed him pretty good.
  • It was usually when he'd run into some fast food place or something and leave it in the car.
  • They killed him, because he couldn't run very fast!
  • You don't really believe he can run that fast, do you?
  • He said... (Laughing) he said when he was done with her, she couldn't run fast enough out of his office.
  • So you want me because I can run fast.
  • You said if I run fast enough.
  • Women and money, they run fast.
  • I couldn't run fast enough.
  • Black people run fast, but problem even faster.
  • But I-I couldn't run fast enough to save papi.
  • I have a dog which can run fast.
  • John is too fat to run fast.
  • I should have a though male assistant who runs fast.
  • Mr Mussabini I can run fast.
  • You'll run fast, but not very far, maybe.

Alternatives:

  • He is a fast runner.
  • He can run quickly.
  • He is quick on his feet.
  • He covers ground swiftly.
  • He moves at a rapid pace.

he run fast

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form "run" does not match the subject "he" in the third person singular. The correct form is "runs."

  • Probably tell Usain Bolt he runs too fast.
  • Even when Clay was alive he couldn't run fast enough to catch me, so when he does, you grab Mrs. Trent and run like lightning in the opposite direction.
  • Because he couldn't run very fast.
  • He couldn't run so fast, and I nailed him pretty good.
  • He wants to run as fast as he can from that image of Gettys in the church.
  • It was usually when he'd run into some fast food place or something and leave it in the car.
  • They killed him, because he couldn't run very fast!
  • You don't really believe he can run that fast, do you?
  • So you want me because I can run fast.
  • You said if I run fast enough.
  • Women and money, they run fast.
  • I couldn't run fast enough.
  • Black people run fast, but problem even faster.
  • But I-I couldn't run fast enough to save papi.
  • I have a dog which can run fast.
  • John is too fat to run fast.
  • I should have a though male assistant who runs fast.
  • Mr Mussabini I can run fast.
  • You'll run fast, but not very far, maybe.
  • He said... (Laughing) he said when he was done with her, she couldn't run fast enough out of his office.

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