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Nobody answer vs Nobody answers

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Nobody answers' is a correct, complete sentence that is used when referring to the third person singular form of the verb 'answer'. 'Nobody answer' is not a complete sentence and would require additional context to be correct.
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Nobody answer

This phrase is not a complete sentence and lacks the verb form 'answers'.

To make this phrase correct, you would need to add a verb form, such as 'Nobody answers the phone.'
  • Why will nobody answer that question?
  • Why does nobody answer?
  • If nobody answers, I can take the message.
  • I ring, but nobody answers.
  • Sarge, nobody answers at juvenile intake and we been calling.
  • But if nobody answers that, then they're coming back.
  • If nobody answers, they'll block the roads.
  • When I phone them nobody answers.
  • Luckily, you already have a bit of appearance, I tried to buzz but nobody answers.
  • Since then, we keep ringing the phones, but nobody answers.
  • Even called the affiliates to try to get them to catch the feed, but nobody answers.
  • Nobody could answer a question like that.
  • Nobody gets answers from a slab of stone.
  • Nobody can answer that, Dad.
  • I'm trying to get us an evac but nobody's answer...
  • Actually, she does, but nobody has to answer.
  • There's nobody here to answer that, Stanley.
  • I bailed you out when nobody else would answer your phone.
  • Naturally, I would ask Mr Ortuondo Larrea to speak as briefly as possible and, if possible, that nobody else answer him.
  • "Don't ask questions nobody can answer."

Nobody answers

This phrase is correct when referring to the third person singular form of the verb 'answer'.

'Nobody answers' is used to indicate that no person responds or replies to something.

Examples:

  • Nobody answers the door when I knock.
  • Nobody answers my questions in class.
  • Nobody answers the phone after hours.
  • Nobody answers when I call out for help.
  • Nobody answers the email I sent.
  • Mar 26, 2019 ... Nobody answers my backup calls :( Discussion. I'm a solo player and sometimes I like to do things with other people and the call for backup ...
  • Oct 27, 2021 ... Nobody answers the phone. I've been working at Home Depot for a little over 6 months now. I work as a cashier, electrical associate, and ...
  • Feb 13, 2023 ... Nobody answers my question about the schoology basic teacher removal. Ok, enough is enough. I want answers to why Schoology Teacher Basic ...

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