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Is it correct to use 'does' or 'doe's'?
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Models agree on
- ✓'does' is the correct verb form and plural noun (female deer) without an apostrophe
- ✓'doe's' is the possessive form of the noun 'doe' (female deer)
- ✓An apostrophe is never used in the verb form of 'does'
The correct use of 'does' or 'doe's' depends on their grammatical function.
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Does (no apostrophe):
- ·Verb: Third-person singular form of 'do' (e.g., "She does her homework").
- ·Noun (plural): Refers to multiple female deer (e.g., "Three does grazed in the meadow").
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Doe's (apostrophe + 's'):
- ·Possessive noun: Indicates ownership by a single female deer (e.g., "The doe's fawn stayed close").
- ·Not a contraction: 'Does' as a verb is never written with an apostrophe.
Key rules to remember:
- ·Use does for verbs or plural nouns (deer).
- ·Use doe's only for possession (belonging to one doe).
- ·The apostrophe never belongs in the verb form of 'does'.
Quick reference:
| Term | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| does | Verb/plural noun | "He does well." / "Two does wandered." |
| doe's | Possessive noun | "The doe's coat is brown." |
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