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He do not know anything? #1 (permalink) Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:31 am   He do not know anything?
 

Sir, Many persons used to say " He do not know anything" while speaking. I think when we speak, it will be ok. But, in grammar, it should be " He does not know anything" Am I right sir?
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to clear a doubt #2 (permalink) Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:25 am   to clear a doubt
 

Hi msudan

You are right. The correct sentence is "He does not know anything" (or "He doesn't know anything").
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He do not know anything? #3 (permalink) Thu Aug 07, 2008 13:22 pm   He do not know anything?
 

Dear sir, Thank you very for your quick reply.
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He do not know anything? #4 (permalink) Thu Aug 07, 2008 13:23 pm   He do not know anything?
 

Hi Sudan,

Why do call Amy "sir"?

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He do not know anything? #5 (permalink) Thu Aug 07, 2008 13:53 pm   He do not know anything?
 

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You're welcome, msudan.

By the way, my first name is Amy, and I am a woman.

Please call me Amy (or Yankee, if you prefer). :wink:
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He do not know anything? #6 (permalink) Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:43 am   He do not know anything?
 

msudan wrote:
Sir, Many persons used to say " He do not know anything" while speaking. I think when we speak, it will be ok. But, in grammar, it should be " He does not know anything" Am I right sir?


Is it correct for using "persons" here? I thought "people" would be the one, isn't is?
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a doubt #7 (permalink) Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:39 am   a doubt
 

Amy Madam, Very happy to receive your reply. Now I need your help in clear out the usage of guarantee and warranty. What is the exact difference between these two words. Could you please describe for me?
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He do not know anything? #8 (permalink) Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:42 am   He do not know anything?
 

Hi Msudan,

Please read guarantee vs. warranty.

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He do not know anything? #9 (permalink) Fri Aug 08, 2008 20:17 pm   He do not know anything?
 

sunflower, "many people" would be more expected, but using "persons," although not as natural, is not incorrect.
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