Common mistake Who + verb (who know's/knows)
The Common Mistake "Who + verb" is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence includes the word "who" followed by a verb in the base form. This mistake often happens when the writer or speaker is unsure of which form of the verb to use after "who". For example:
Who + verb in the base form
Incorrect: Who know's the answer?
Correct: Who knows the answer?
In the incorrect sentence, the apostrophe and "s" are added to the verb "know", which is unnecessary and incorrect. The correct sentence uses the base form of the verb "knows" after the subject "who".
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Who + verb (who know's/knows) mistake examples
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Incorrect:Who care's?Correct:Who cares?
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Incorrect:Who know's?Correct:Who knows?
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Correct:I wonder where Tom is and who he's with.
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Correct:I found out who Tom's father is.
