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That make no sense vs That makes no sense

The correct phrase is "that makes no sense." The verb "makes" should agree with the singular subject "that." This phrase is commonly used in English to express that something is illogical or incomprehensible.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2204 views

That make no sense

This phrase is incorrect as the verb "make" does not agree with the singular subject "that."

The correct phrase is "that makes no sense." Use this phrase to express that something is illogical or incomprehensible.
  • I have so many conversations that make no sense.
  • I love that when you talk, you - you flap your hands, or sometimes you use big words that make no sense to me, and I love that no matter what room you'rin, the light attaches itself to you,
  • But you didn't come all this way to hear an old man talk about things that make no sense.
  • There's a part of these plans that make no sense.
  • Charlie, having somebody making wild decisions that make no sense, that benefits nobody.
  • On Amendment No 44: in my view the technical annex is too detailed and also contains provisions that make no sense.
  • You are lucky I understand you when you say things that make no sense.
  • In view of the many things in it that make no sense, and of the absence from it of any financial perspectives, I cannot vote in favour of this report today.
  • We will be giving that more of a cutting edge by means of an amendment, as it is our opinion that the subsidy of live animal transports still leaves too many openings for fraud involving subsidies that make no sense whatever to the EU's taxpayers.

Alternatives:

  • that makes no sense
  • that is nonsensical
  • that is illogical
  • that is incomprehensible
  • that doesn't make sense

That makes no sense

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase to express that something is illogical or incomprehensible.
  • That makes no sense to me whatsoever.
  • That makes no sense for a public institution.
  • I'm helpless in their system that makes no sense to me.
  • Yeah. Just found a transaction he completed this morning that makes no sense.
  • That makes no sense, Cricket.
  • That makes no sense, shawn.
  • That makes no sense, Shawn.
  • That makes no sense, Allison.
  • This... that makes no sense.
  • Beth, that makes no sense.
  • Forgive me, but that makes no sense, Doctor.
  • Mary-Louise... that makes no sense.
  • What are you talking about, that makes no sense.
  • It's the amount of the ransom that makes no sense.
  • Six phthalates are identified, and a system of warnings proposed that makes no sense.
  • You realize that makes no sense?
  • that makes no sense, even for you.
  • (Whispers) That makes no sense.
  • That makes no sense these days.
  • That makes no sense at all, Shawn.

Alternatives:

  • that is nonsensical
  • that is illogical
  • that is incomprehensible
  • that doesn't make sense
  • that is irrational

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