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The woman who sells apples also sell oranges. vs The woman who sell apples also sells oranges.

Both of these phrases are incorrect, because a singular pronoun needs a singular verb. A woman sells oranges and a woman sells apples, therefore a woman who sells apples also sells oranges.
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 23519 views

The woman who sells apples also sell oranges.

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"The woman" is a singular noun, so it needs to agree with the verb. She sells apples, and she sells oranges.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • The woman who sells apples also sells oranges.

The woman who sell apples also sells oranges.

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This is incorrect, because the singular noun "woman" does not agree with the plural verb "sell."

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • The woman who sells apples also sells oranges.

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