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some people prefer vs some people prefers

The correct phrase to use is 'some people prefer.' In this case, 'prefer' is used in the base form because it follows the subject 'some people.' The verb 'prefer' doesn't change to 'prefers' even when the subject is plural.
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some people prefer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'some people prefer' when talking about the choices or opinions of a group of individuals. 'Prefer' remains in the base form regardless of the number of people.

Examples:

  • Some people prefer tea over coffee.
  • Some people prefer to work in teams.
  • Some people prefer a quiet environment.
  • Some people prefer reading to watching TV.
  • Some people prefer spicy food.
  • Oct 20, 2017 ... Why do some people prefer online interactions to real life interactions? This question was originally answered on Quora by Deepak Mehta.
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... I'm really curious to know why do some people prefer Unix to Linux? Why do some prefer FreeBSD, OpenBSD and etc to famous Linux distros?
  • May 7, 2017 ... Do some people prefer prison to freedom? If so, why? All related (47).
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... Why do some people prefer sitting in the back? Discussion. I've noticed on some of my flights sometimes someone will reserve a seat in the ...
  • Dec 19, 2011 ... Why do some people prefer texting to phone-calling? Why do so many people prefer using their phones for texting instead of talking? Do you ...
  • Jun 29, 2018 ... #18 - Some people prefer to avoid facing unpleasant truths. 6 posts. 6 posts. Administrator. PowerScore Staff; Posts: 8940 ...
  • Apr 14, 2010 ... Why do some people prefer "T const&" over "const T&"? ... So, I realize that const T& and T const& are identical and both mean a reference to a ...
  • Sep 9, 2014 ... Why do some people prefer cold weather over warm weather? Some people such as myself are very uncomfortable in ...
  • One the other side, a life with accepting risks and changes. Read more ». 4.5. band. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding ...
  • Jan 19, 2015 ... ... some people prefer night to day? All related (55). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 16. Upvote ·.

some people prefers

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Sep 15, 2024 ... Some people prefers Mualani, some people prefers Kinich, i'd say get them both Sources :...
  • Sep 8, 2024 ... Some people prefers Til Schweiger or Glen Powell, but I think no one fits a big hunky action hero who specialized on killing Nazis aside ...
  • May 3, 2011 ... I know that Inflight 200 released a 787 too and well, some people prefers the Inflight 200 while some others prefer the Phoenix. What do u ...
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... Scharnhorst has higher main artillery accuracy than most German BBs and BCs so some people prefers accuracy build. For that build, use ...
  • Apr 5, 2020 ... You can't do it in normal CAD if 15 min meeting left. I hope my case will help you to understand why some people prefers freedom of direct ...
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... ... some people prefers this perfectly serviceable model. Even if the new one is FANTASTIC. And honestly I wouldn't of been upset if the new one ...
  • Aug 19, 2013 ... I know some people prefers "original" and so do I whenever it is possible. But this re-issue is a different story, IMHO. Please read on for ...
  • May 13, 2024 ... Some people grinds for 4h and plays multiple ranked matches within a day to rank up, some people prefers to play 2 matches a day as a strategy to rank up.
  • Dec 30, 2014 ... I think both M15 Local and M15 SBS still might be useful because some people prefers buses as well. Link to comment. Share on other sites ...

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