Learn English – Should I use “like” or “likes” with “some”

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Which one of the following would be correct?

  • Some likes ice-cream, some don't.
  • Some like ice-cream, some don't.

As of what I know, we use "likes" with singular words like "He, she" etc and we use "like" with plural words like "they" etc.
However, I am confused about this one. What will we use with "some"?

Best Answer

You should think of some as some people, who like or don't like things.

Some (people) like ice-cream, others don't.

Some is not used with a singular noun, we say "a boy, a man",etc. The word "people" is left out in your sentences, but if you put it after some, you will see that your first example is incorrect.

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