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my mom and dad do love to travel vs my mom and dad does love to travel

The correct phrase is "my mom and dad do love to travel." In this case, the subject "mom and dad" is plural, so the verb "do" should also be plural. Using "does" would be incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 591 views

my mom and dad do love to travel

This phrase is correct. The subject "mom and dad" is plural, so the verb "do" should also be plural.

Use this phrase when referring to the shared actions or characteristics of both your mother and father.
  • My mom and dad don't want me.
  • My mom and dad don't use any medicine, and they were fine.
  • Wakefield killed my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad love me.
  • I won't go without my mom and dad.
  • Just my mom and dad yelling at me together.
  • I need to call my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad are married.
  • Well, my mom and dad went on vacation down to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
  • My mom and dad met there.
  • Tell my mom and dad I love them.
  • No, my-my mom and dad are still together.
  • Instead of caring about my mom and dad.
  • I don't call my mom and dad enough.
  • My mom and dad would've loved that speech.
  • My mom and dad are very religious.
  • I love the roasted brussels sprouts that my mom and dad make.
  • He hurt my mom and dad.
  • I found my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad are really excited about this.

my mom and dad does love to travel

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "mom and dad" is plural, so the singular verb "does" does not match the subject.

  • Wakefield killed my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad love me.
  • I won't go without my mom and dad.
  • Just my mom and dad yelling at me together.
  • I need to call my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad are married.
  • Well, my mom and dad went on vacation down to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
  • My mom and dad don't want me.
  • My mom and dad met there.
  • Tell my mom and dad I love them.
  • No, my-my mom and dad are still together.
  • Instead of caring about my mom and dad.
  • I don't call my mom and dad enough.
  • My mom and dad would've loved that speech.
  • My mom and dad are very religious.
  • I love the roasted brussels sprouts that my mom and dad make.
  • He hurt my mom and dad.
  • I found my mom and dad.
  • My mom and dad are really excited about this.
  • Don't forget to say goodbye to my mom and dad.

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