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did not includes
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "did not includes" is not correct in English.
The correct form is "did not include." You can use it when negating the action of including something in the past. Example: "The report did not include the latest data from the survey."
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
A list of those who did not includes Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, and Bobby Jones.
News & Media
To ensure identical SNP ascertainments between our project and the ENCODE Project, we also re-curated the ENCODE genotype data set to include only the SNPs ascertained in the CEU or YRI (since our re-sequencing did not includes samples from East Asians).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
That decision did not include rare earths.
News & Media
Carter's pardon did not include deserters.
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It did not include any figures.
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It did not include religious scriptures.
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The interviews did not include family members.
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The answer did not include athletics.
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The list also did not include supervisors.
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His freewheeling embrace did not include it.
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They did not include prayers.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Double-check your verb conjugations when using negative constructions to avoid common errors like "did not includes".
Common error
Avoid using the plural form of the verb after "did not". The auxiliary verb 'did' already indicates past tense, so the base form of the verb ('include') should be used.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "did not includes" is an incorrect attempt to negate the verb "include" in the past tense. It is grammatically flawed because it incorrectly conjugates the verb "include" after the auxiliary verb "did". Ludwig identifies this as an error and suggests the correct form is "did not include".
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
33%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "did not includes" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "did not include". Although some instances of the incorrect phrase appear in sources analyzed by Ludwig, it's essential to avoid this error in formal writing. Remember to use the base form of the verb after the auxiliary verb "did" when forming negative past tense statements. As Ludwig AI states, the phrase is an error, and correct alternatives such as "did not contain" or "did not encompass" should be used instead to maintain clarity and credibility.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
did not include
Corrects the grammatical error by using the base form of the verb 'include'.
did not encompass
Replaces "include" with "encompass", suggesting a broader scope of exclusion.
did not cover
Uses "cover" instead of "include", implying a lack of coverage or relevance.
did not contain
Emphasizes the absence of something within a set or collection.
failed to include
Highlights a failure or oversight in the act of including.
omitted to include
Suggests a deliberate act of leaving something out.
excluded from
Focuses on the act of excluding something from a group or category.
left out
Offers a more informal way of saying something was not included.
was absent from
Indicates that something was missing or not present.
did without
Implies a lack of inclusion because something was not needed or available.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "did not includes"?
The correct form is "did not include". The auxiliary verb 'did' takes care of the past tense, so the base form of the verb is used.
When should I use "did not include"?
Use "did not include" when you want to state that something was not part of a group, list, or consideration in the past. For example, "The guest list did not include any children".
Are there formal alternatives to "did not include"?
Yes, formal alternatives include "did not encompass", "did not contain", or "failed to include", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is "did not includes" ever correct?
No, "did not includes" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is always "did not include".
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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
87%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested