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I works
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "I works" is not correct in written English.
It is a grammatical error, as the correct form should be "I work." Example: "I work at a local coffee shop on weekends."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
36 human-written examples
If nurse i works a night shift on the last day or works four consecutive working days at the end of the previous planning horizon (i.e., ( g_{i} = 1 ) or ( c_{i} = 4 )), he/she should be off on the first day in the current planning horizon (constraints 3 and 5, respectively).
What are the greatest "I" works in our literature?
News & Media
They are "not charged with participating in the I Works scheme," the agency said, "but allegedly received ill-gotten gains from it that the F.T.C. seeks to recover".
News & Media
The receiver's pursuit of the assets is an expensive endeavor: it has charged $3.9 million in fees and expenses through the end of last year that comes out of the I Works receivership.
News & Media
From now on, all references to a particular year (t) refer to all the months where individual (i) works in year (t).
Science
To test the effects of immigration on native schedules, I estimate a linear model for the probability that a native worker i works on a nonstandard schedule11 : Y ipt = α + log ( F P pt ) β + log ( T P pt ) λ + X ipt γ + P p θ + η pt + τ pt + ε ipt (1).
Science
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Similar Expressions
22 human-written examples
PAM13-I works very well as a measure of activation with all items having very good psychometric properties and item difficulty calibrating very similar to the original PAM 13.
Is working capital right?
News & Media
In Mr. Johnson's case, federal regulators contend that I Works-affiliated sites often displayed the disclosures in small print — and sometimes failed to disclose them at all.
News & Media
I work.
News & Media
I worked it out.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct verb conjugation. With the pronoun 'I', use the base form of the verb: 'I work', not 'I works'.
Common error
Avoid using the third-person singular form of the verb (works) with the first-person singular pronoun (I). Remember that 'works' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "I works" attempts to function as a subject-verb construction, but it fails due to incorrect verb conjugation. The correct form is "I work". Ludwig AI identifies this as a grammatical error.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "I works" is a grammatical error, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. The correct form is "I work". Due to the incorrect conjugation, the phrase is rarely, if ever, found in published writing. It is crucial to use the base form of the verb 'work' with the first-person singular pronoun 'I' to maintain grammatical accuracy in both formal and informal contexts. Remember to always use "I work" instead of "I works".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I work
Corrects the verb conjugation to match the first-person singular pronoun.
I am working
Shifts to the present continuous tense, indicating ongoing activity.
I am employed
Replaces the verb with a more formal term for having a job.
My job involves
Changes the subject to 'My job' and describes the activities.
I hold a position
Uses formal language to describe an individual's role.
I am an employee
Identifies the person as an employee.
I perform duties
Focuses on tasks fulfilled.
My responsibilities include
Highlights particular duties.
I contribute to
Demonstrates impact.
I am active in
Indicates area of involvement.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "I works" in a sentence?
The phrase "I works" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "I work".
What can I say instead of "I works"?
You should say "I work". Other alternatives include "I am working" or "I am employed".
Which is correct, "I works" or "I work"?
"I work" is the correct form. "I works" is a grammatical error.
What's the difference between "I works" and "I work"?
"I works" is grammatically incorrect due to improper verb conjugation. The correct phrase is "I work", which uses the correct base form of the verb with the first-person singular pronoun.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested