who tells you vs who tell you

The correct phrase is "who tells you." The verb "tells" agrees with the singular subject "who." The incorrect phrase "who tell you" uses the incorrect form of the verb.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"who tells you"

Use "who tells you" when referring to a singular subject asking who informs or shares information with you.

Examples:

Who tells you all these stories?
I wonder who tells you such things.
Who tells you what to do?
Who tells you about the latest news?
Who tells you about the upcoming events?

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Tom Landry — 'A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always...
Below are 7 things that you can do to support someone who tells you that they have been assaulted, raped, or abused. This by no means is an all-inclusive ...

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"who tell you"

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Apr 28, 2016 ... You may have friends or family members who tell you to “cheer up” when you talk to them about your sadness, worries, or fears.
Mother Angelica — 'Those who tell you the truth love you. Those who tell you what you want to hear love themselves.'
Sep 19, 2017 ... Your real friends are the ones who tell you what you don't even know. They will notice the tiny little things that set you off.
Dan Howell — 'Don't trust people who tell you other people's secrets.'
Mar 14, 2018 ... Portland mayor tells students, 'Don't listen to people who tell you you're too young'. By Andrea Diaz, CNN. Updated 2:50 PM EDT, Wed March 14, ...

Alternatives:

who tells you
who is telling you
who informs you
who shares information with you
who gives you information

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