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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Which bold word should I use?

If we compare human beings with other beings, we can say that the former have/has the ability to talk and study, among other things.

Which bold word should I use?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Thanks. Do human beings 'have' or 'has'?

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tamguatlayIf we compare human beings with other beings, we can say that the former have/has the ability to talk and study, among other things.Which bold word should I use?Thanks.
Do human beings 'have' or 'has'?
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canadian45 tamguatlayIf we compare human beings with other beings, we can say that the former have/has the ability to talk and study, among other things.Which bold word should I use?Thanks.Do human beings 'have' or 'has'?
Of course, human beings have, but with 'former' replacing human beings, do we use 'has' or 'have'? Thanks.
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tamguatlayOf course, human beings have, but with 'former' replacing human beings, do we use 'has' or 'have'?
But "the former" clearly refers to "human beings", so only "have" makes sense. There is absolutely no good reason to choose "has".
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