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What does that tells you? vs What does tell you?

Both options are incorrect. The correct form is "What does that tell you?" with the verb "tell" in the base form without an additional "s." Subject-verb agreement is important in sentences.
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Last updated: October 04, 2024 • 15540 views

What does that tells you?

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "tell" should be in the base form without an additional "s".

The correct form is "What does that tell you?" with the verb "tell" in the base form.
  • My briefcase cost me $5,000 - what does that tell you?
  • So, what does that tell you?
  • What does that tell you? my grades sucked?
  • Okay, what does that tell you?
  • We know that Garrett just graduated from M.I.T., So what does that tell you?
  • My leg's up - what does that tell you, Derek?
  • What does that one tell you?
  • And what does that tell us?
  • What does that tell you about their so-called moral superiority?
  • So what does that tell you about the way your daughter was feeling about you?
  • What does Kung Pao chicken tell you?
  • What does your gut tell you?
  • What does your instinct tell you?
  • And what does this expression tell you?
  • What does the magic notebook tell you?
  • What does that tell us? Trade and investment tell us that Europe is putting its money where its mouth is.
  • Okay, what does that tell us?
  • So what does that tell you about the quality of your relationship with Superintendent Colvin?
  • Heather, what does your gut tell you?
  • What does the crime scene tell you?

What does tell you?

This phrase is also incorrect. The verb "tell" should be in the base form without an additional "s".

The correct form is "What does that tell you?" with the verb "tell" in the base form.
  • My briefcase cost me $5,000 - what does that tell you?
  • So, what does that tell you?
  • So, what does this tell you?
  • What does that tell you? my grades sucked?
  • What does your gut tell you?
  • What does your instinct tell you?
  • And what does this expression tell you?
  • What does Kung Pao chicken tell you?
  • What does the magic notebook tell you?
  • Right, but what does it tell you?
  • Okay, what does that tell you?
  • We know that Garrett just graduated from M.I.T., So what does that tell you?
  • Heather, what does your gut tell you?
  • What does your heart tell you?
  • Well, what does your gut tell you?
  • But what does your heart tell you?
  • What does your Master tell you?
  • So what does all this tell you?
  • - What does your gut tell you?
  • What does the crime scene tell you?

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