0
Wcastro Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
How many lines of symmetry a polygon with s sides HAS/HAVE?
Hi EnglishForward!
This is not a math question. (The answer is s by the way) hahah
I read something about the usage of has and have in questions here.
But this is an official test question. (its not an English exam so grammatical errors are tolerable hhaha)
So I thought it was more to it than what I read.
How many lines of symmetry a polygon with s sides HAS/HAVE?
Since we are talking about it, the polygon, it would be safe to assume that the right one to use is HAS.
In past questions I saw things like
Does he have a job?
Where the do act as an agent, superseding he.
I'm sure HOW doesn't have the same effect in this question.
Am I right?
Thanks!
This is not a math question. (The answer is s by the way) hahah
I read something about the usage of has and have in questions here.
But this is an official test question. (its not an English exam so grammatical errors are tolerable hhaha)
So I thought it was more to it than what I read.
How many lines of symmetry a polygon with s sides HAS/HAVE?
Since we are talking about it, the polygon, it would be safe to assume that the right one to use is HAS.
In past questions I saw things like
Does he have a job?
Where the do act as an agent, superseding he.
I'm sure HOW doesn't have the same effect in this question.
Am I right?
Thanks!
Top answer
Hi, I'd write it this way: "How many lines of symmetry does a poligon with s sides have? " is strange in that that it gives an alternative, namely singular or plural form of the verb "have" to choose. A "polygon" is a singular noun hence the verb "has" is the only one to be in the subject - verb agreement here.
- Hi, I'd write it this way: "How many lines of symmetry does a poligon with s sides have?
- " is strange in that that it gives an alternative, namely singular or plural form of the verb "have" to choose.
- A "polygon" is a singular noun hence the verb "has" is the only one to be in the subject - verb agreement here.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
3 Answers
0
Hi,
I'd write it this way: "How many lines of symmetry does a poligon with s sides have?
The question "How many lines of symmetry a polygon with s sides has/have?" is strange in that that it gives an alternative, namely singular or plural form of the verb "have" to choose. A "polygon" is a singular noun hence the verb "has" is the only one to be in the subject - verb agreement h
I'd write it this way: "How many lines of symmetry does a poligon with s sides have?
The question "How many lines of symmetry a polygon with s sides has/have?" is strange in that that it gives an alternative, namely singular or plural form of the verb "have" to choose. A "polygon" is a singular noun hence the verb "has" is the only one to be in the subject - verb agreement h
00
Hi,
This is not a math question. (The answer is s by the way) hahah
I read something about the usage of has and have in questions here.
But this is an official test question. (its not an English exam so grammatical errors are tolerable hhaha)
So I thought it was more to it than what I read.
How many lines of sy
This is not a math question. (The answer is s by the way) hahah
I read something about the usage of has and have in questions here.
But this is an official test question. (its not an English exam so grammatical errors are tolerable hhaha)
So I thought it was more to it than what I read.
How many lines of sy
00
Hi Clive and Anonymous! Wow, you guys sure are fast!
Thanks for your explanations and opinions!
It's better to hear an explanation of something that is bugging me on first hand!
I really get it now!
Thanks for your explanations and opinions!
It's better to hear an explanation of something that is bugging me on first hand!
I really get it now!
0
Related Questions