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people doesn't vs people don't

The correct phrase is 'people don't'. The verb 'do' is used as an auxiliary verb to form negative sentences in the present simple tense. When referring to 'people' as a plural subject, we use 'don't' instead of 'doesn't'.

Last updated: February 16, 2024 • 8799 views

people doesn't

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form is 'people don't'.

Incorrect usage. Use 'people don't' instead.
  • And... watching people doesn't make them a part of your life.
  • Helping people doesn't pay.
  • A man of the people doesn't feel the cold.
  • Murdering innocent people doesn't honor anybody.
  • You know, blasting two boat people doesn't impress me.
  • Trying to control other people doesn't work, ever.
  • Wanting to believe the best about people doesn't make it true.
  • Being good at killing people doesn't make you right for this job.
  • Just because you're being raised by married people doesn't mean you have to choose that lifestyle.
  • The king killing his own people doesn't benefit you at all.
  • You think shooting people doesn't make us suffer?
  • Just because we've all gotten in the habit of thinking the worst of people doesn't mean it true.
  • I will kill anyone, anywhere children, animals, old people doesn't matter.
  • Just because we're good people doesn't mean we won't kill you.
  • The trust of the American people doesn't lie in the Oval Office anymore, Admiral, but in a new breed of hero.
  • You people doesn't have a bathroom at home?
  • You're just being nice, and I'm being nice, and just because we're two nice people doesn't mean we should stay together.
  • Grief does strange things to people doesn't it?
  • Just because I hang out with other people doesn't mean I don't want to spend time with you.
  • Look, just because my son lived like those people doesn't mean he had to die like those people!

Alternatives:

  • people don't

people don't

This phrase is correct. It is commonly used in English.

Use 'people don't' to form negative sentences in the present simple tense when referring to 'people' as a plural subject.

Examples:

  • People don't like to be criticized.
  • People don't always tell the truth.
  • People don't usually eat dinner at midnight.
  • People don't enjoy being stuck in traffic.
  • People don't appreciate rude behavior.
  • I'm told people don't walk through there.
  • You know, people don't understand.
  • Some people don't have mental fortitude.
  • Some people don't understand their place in the food chain.
  • Those people don't have six hours.
  • Look, people don't change, because...
  • 44 people don't just vanish inside of a sealed bunker.
  • Plenty of people don't let their stepbrothers in their houses.
  • Some people don't like to kiss after garlic.
  • And I'm not saying other people don't love their children.
  • I explain mysteries that people don't want explained.
  • These people don't like surprises, Stephanie.
  • What most people don't realize is that hunger and energy use are controlled by the brain, mostly without your awareness.
  • I guess people don't want to laugh on Saturday.
  • Most people don't use their tongues to say hello.
  • Some people don't finish lunch.
  • Sane people don't attempt suicide.
  • Most people don't like hospitals.
  • Suicidal people don't make plans.
  • Unconscious people don't have OCD.

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