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how many capsules there are vs how many capsules does contain

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct way to ask the question would be 'How many capsules are there?' or 'How many capsules does it contain?'

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 572 views

how many capsules there are

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form would be 'How many capsules are there?'

The correct question structure is 'How many + plural noun + verb'. In this case, 'capsules' is the plural noun, and 'are' is the correct verb to use.
  • capsules you will take and how many capsules there are in total in each blister card are described below in section 6. To help you remember your doses, write ...
  • I don't remember how many capsules there are in a bottle but at 4 capsules a day (2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon) and 3 bottles, you do the math.
  • Jun 10, 2000 ... And the more down-to-earth try to work out how much money the Eye makes: " They'll start with how many capsules there are, then how many ...
  • Sep 7, 2014 ... So when you see how many capsules there are on a tree, that's a lot of seeds for your plantation. TIM LEE: Close by, the carefully propagated ...

Alternatives:

  • How many capsules are there?

how many capsules does contain

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form would be 'How many capsules does it contain?'

When using 'does' as an auxiliary verb, the main verb 'contain' should be in its base form without 's'.

Alternatives:

  • How many capsules does it contain?

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