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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which verb agrees in number with its subject? That version of the software __________ on my computer. A. don't work B. doesn't work C. haven't worked D. aren't working

OpenStudy (ltrout):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think is the answer? @doopy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we aren't allowed to give a direct answer -.-

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and nope, it isn't D

OpenStudy (ltrout):

The answer is B due to the fact that the noun phrase is third person singular and you add an -s for regular verbs, yet since the verb to do is irregular you change to doesn't for third singular.

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which one makes sense when you read it out loud?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-.-

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, it's B

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's doesn't you don't say my computer aren't working it would be isn't working but... it's doesn't in this topic.

OpenStudy (ltrout):

@RainbowBrony555 It can't be D. That version of software aren't working? -.-

OpenStudy (ltrout):

I explained my answer and how to figure it out next time :)

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