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Rule "does (do) I/you/we/they"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: does (do) I/you/we/they
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>do</suggestion>? 'does' is only used for the third person singular (he/she/it).
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-forms-of-do/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Does you have your glasses?
    Correction suggestion: Do
  • Does I have to go there?
    Correction suggestion: Do
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Smoking does you harm.
ID: DOES_YOU [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-06 22:33:09 +0100)