Subject-Verb Agreement with "Has" and "Have"
"Has" and "have" are forms of the verb "to have," and they are used to indicate possession or existence. The key to using them correctly is understanding subject-verb agreement.
* Singular Subjects: If the subject of the sentence is singular (one person or thing), you use "has."
* Example: The cat has nine lives.
* Plural Subjects: If the subject of the sentence is plural (more than one person or thing), you use "have."
* Example: The cats have nine lives.
Examples:
* She has a beautiful voice. (Singular subject: "She")
* They have a lot of homework to do. (Plural subject: "They")
* The dog has a bone. (Singular subject: "The dog")
* The dogs have many bones. (Plural subject: "The dogs")
Important Notes:
* Pronoun Subjects: Be careful with pronouns like "I," "you," and "we." They always use "have," even though "I" is singular.
* Example: I have a cold.
* Collective Nouns: Collective nouns (like team, family, or group) can be tricky. If the group is acting as a single unit, use "has." If the members are acting individually, use "have."
* Example: The team has a new coach. (Acting as a unit)
* Example: The team have different opinions on the new coach. (Acting individually)
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