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he seems vs he seem

The correct phrase is "he seems." The verb "seems" should agree with the singular subject "he."

Last updated: March 30, 2024

he seems

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "he seems" when describing someone's appearance or behavior. The verb "seems" agrees with the singular subject "he."

Examples:

  • He seems tired today.
  • He seems to be a nice person.
  • He seems to have a lot on his mind.
  • He seems like a good fit for the job.
  • He seems happy with the results.
  • Because when Eugene is with me, he seems very calm.
  • To me he seems a good person.
  • But he seems capable of raising the money.
  • A task which he seems unable to manage.
  • You know, he seems a little fragile.
  • Sometimes he seems so arrogant, so superior.
  • Well, he seems really happy being back here at Dunder Mifflin.
  • But as you see, he seems bent upon revenge.
  • Seriously, he seems like my type.
  • No, he seems pretty content with the ladies on Fox News.
  • And he seems to have misplaced his lophone.
  • I mean, he seems nervous and uncomfortable.
  • I'm sure it's nothing, but he seems preoccupied lately.
  • And he seems to have a preference for blondes.
  • Fortunately, he seems to be leading a quiet life.
  • But he seems so innocent, almost deliberately naive.
  • It's a Japanese heart, but he seems happy.
  • So he seems a little tall for you.
  • Providing the professor isn't wiser than he seems.
  • But now he seems like the perfect man.

he seem

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Did he seem just a touch...
  • Did he seem despondent at all?
  • It's just that you and he seem so close.
  • Buffy, our Xander, did he seem a little...
  • My boyfriend, he seem really nice.
  • Does he seem maybe just a little...
  • KEPLER: And did he seem crazy or psychologically... Objection.
  • Did he seem okay to you?
  • Did he seem at all nervous?
  • Did he seem worried or scared or distracted?
  • But why he seem so unhappy lately?
  • What was his condition, now, did he seem...
  • How did he seem when you talked?
  • How did he seem that evening?
  • I mean, does he seem familiar?
  • How did he seem last night?
  • How did he seem, the boyfriend?
  • Did he seem so remarkable that you immediately thought
  • The XO... does he seem like himself these days?
  • Does he seem... almost a little too fond of Troy?

Alternatives:

  • he seems
  • he appears
  • he looks like
  • he gives the impression of being
  • he comes across as

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