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People here need vs People here needs

The correct phrase is "people here need." In this case, "people" is a plural noun, so it should be followed by the plural form of the verb, which is "need." The incorrect phrase "people here needs" uses the singular form of the verb, which does not match the plural subject.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 818 views

People here need

This phrase is correct. "People" is a plural noun, so it should be followed by the plural form of the verb, which is "need."

Use this phrase when referring to a group of individuals in a specific location who require something.

Examples:

  • People here need assistance with their projects.
  • People here need to be more considerate of others.
  • May 24, 2006 ...People here need clean water urgently. The water that they are getting here is not clean,” says Raimundo Maquengo, an Angola Red Cross ...
  • Mar 21, 2015 ... Omar, people here need to understand EU law and how it works against the people. It may sound so wonderful with Italian Constitutions that ...
  • People here need to keep track of three different calendars: Persian and Islamic ( for local affairs), and Western (for dealing with the outside world). What's the ...
  • Aug 22, 2014 ... “We need to keep the forest safe because people here need water and water comes from the mountains and the forest. The point is to save the ...

Alternatives:

  • The people here need
  • These people here need
  • The individuals here need
  • The residents here need
  • The community here needs

People here needs

This phrase is incorrect. "People" is a plural noun, so it should be followed by the plural form of the verb, which is "need."

  • viral engineer said: ↑. I need one plus 2 invite. Click to expand... Most people here needs it. Just be patient. :). BeingEEE, Aug 20, 2015 at 2:16 ...
  • Apr 4, 2015 ... People here needs to remember that this town is a working town ,not a rich town. When you start taking form people here family's suffer .. I can't ...
  • May 1, 2015 ... Uhhh, people here needs to learn to read more. This is NOT related to Final Fantasy in any way. This is a Tech Demo ( Rendered in Real Time ...
  • Jun 24, 2014 ... ... big will be the square when we use electricity instead of oil ? I am not saying this is wrong way. Many people here needs more informations.

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