Which is the correct form of idiom used in the sentence?

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  1. He don't know the ABC of mathematics
  2. He doesn't knows the ABC of mathematics 
  3. He doesn't know the ABC of mathematics 
  4. He do knows the ABC of mathematics

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Option 3 : He doesn't know the ABC of mathematics 
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The word "idiom" refers to a phrase or expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning different from the literal meanings of the individual words. 
    • Example: "Kick the bucket" is an idiom that means "to die".
  • "ABC" in this context means the basic or elementary knowledge of a subject. (प्रारंभिक जानकारी)
    • Example: She doesn't even know the ABC of cooking.
  • Hence, the correct form of the idiom is "He doesn't know the ABC of mathematics".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Option 1: He don't know the ABC of mathematics.
    • Example: He don't know the ABC of mathematics. (Incorrect usage of "don't" instead of "doesn't")
  • Option 2: He doesn't knows the ABC of mathematics (:
    • Example: He doesn't knows the ABC of mathematics. (Incorrect usage of "knows" instead of "know")
  • Option 4: He do knows the ABC of mathematics :
    • Example: He do knows the ABC of mathematics. (Incorrect usage of "do knows" instead of "doesn't know")
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