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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is yet to vs. has yet to

May I know if 'is yet to' and 'has to yet' is interchangeable?

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I'm not sure such questions can be answered in the abstract. If we say "yes", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "no". If we say "no", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "yes".

— CalifJim

  • I'm not sure such questions can be answered in the abstract.
  • If we say "yes", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "no".
  • If we say "no", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "yes".
  • Let's talk about specific examples.
  • Which sentences do you think illustrate that those two expressions are interchangeable?
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I'm not sure such questions can be answered in the abstract. If we say "yes", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "no". If we say "no", you'll be able to find an example where the answer is "yes".

Let's talk about specific examples. Which sentences do you think illustrate that those two expressions are interchangeable?

By the way, I think you meant to compar
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What about these to illustrate?

The carnival is yet to happen.
The carnival has yet to happen.
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AnonymousWhat about these to illustrate?

The carnival is yet to happen.
The carnival has yet to happen.
They both seem acceptable to me. I believe the second one (with has) is the more commonly used expression.

Others who reply may disagree, so maybe we should wait for another response or two.

CJ
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