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"they do not" vs "they does not"

The correct phrase is "they do not." The verb "do" should be used with the pronoun "they" to form the negative. "They does not" is incorrect because the verb form does not agree with the subject pronoun.

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

they do not

Correct. This is the appropriate way to form the negative with the pronoun "they."

Use "they do not" to express a negative statement involving the pronoun "they."

Examples:

  • They do not like spicy food.
  • They do not have enough time to finish the project.
  • They do not understand the instructions.
  • They do not want to go to the party.
  • They do not live in that neighborhood.

Alternatives:

  • they don't
  • they don't have
  • they do not have
  • they do
  • they aren't

they does not

Incorrect. The verb form does not agree with the subject pronoun.

The correct form is "they do not." Use the verb "do" with the pronoun "they" to form the negative.

Alternatives:

  • they do not
  • they don't
  • they don't have
  • they do not have
  • they do

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