Learn English – Should I use “know” or “knows” in “How many of you {know/knows} English?”

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How many of you {know/knows} English?

Without knowing the outcome of the above question are we supposed to use a singular verb or a plural verb?

This question is different from the one already asked as this question is used with a main verb 'know' where as the previous one with 'be' verbs.

Best Answer

How many of you know English?

That is the correct usage of know. However to make it sound more natural I would suggest saying

How many of you speak English?

  • I know/play/try/do/wash
  • you know/play/try/do/wash
  • we know/play/try/do/wash
  • they know/play/try/do/wash

  • he knows/plays/tries/does/washes
  • she knows/plays/tries/does/washes
  • it knows/plays/tries/does/washes
  • the boy knows/plays/tries/does/washes
  • the girl knows/plays/tries/does/washes
  • Peter knows/plays/tries/does/washes
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