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Hasan and Sabina (has/have) taken rest in the garden. Which is the correct answer here? — Mohammad, Bangladesh
Answer
Use "have" because "Hasan and Sabina" is a 3rd person plural subject.
Hasan and Sabina have taken rest in the garden.
Below is a chart showing when to use has and when to use have.
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singular
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plural
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1st person
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I have
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we have
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2nd person
|
you have
|
you (all) have
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3rd person
|
he/she/it has
|
they have
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"Hasan and Sabina" is the same as "they."
Here are more examples:
- I have taken rest in the garden.
- We have taken rest in the garden.
- You have taken rest in the garden.
- He has taken rest in the garden.
- The dog has taken rest in the garden.
- Sabina has taken rest in the garden.
- They have taken rest in the garden.
I hope this helps.
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