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i don't understand what this statement meant vs i don't understand what this statement mean

Both phrases are not correct. The correct form should be: 'I don't understand what this statement means.' 'Means' is the correct form to use with 'this statement' because it refers to a singular noun.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

i don't understand what this statement meant

This phrase is incorrect. 'Meant' is the past tense form of 'mean' and does not fit the present tense of the sentence.

The correct form should be 'I don't understand what this statement means.' 'Means' is the correct form to use with 'this statement' because it refers to a singular noun.

i don't understand what this statement mean

This phrase is incorrect. 'Mean' is the base form of the verb and does not agree with the singular subject 'this statement.'

The correct form should be 'I don't understand what this statement means.' 'Means' is the correct form to use with 'this statement' because it refers to a singular noun.

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