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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Which is the basis of the correct verb?
Hi,
A top-notcher is one whose test scores (has, have) got the highest.
Which verb is correct above?
I wonder whether the 'one' (has) or the 'test scores' (have) should be the basis of the verb.
Thank you.
A top-notcher is one whose test scores (has, have) got the highest.
Which verb is correct above?
I wonder whether the 'one' (has) or the 'test scores' (have) should be the basis of the verb.
Thank you.
Top answer
Anon: Here are 2 versions A top-notcher is one whose test scores are the highest . The italicized text is a clause with scores as the subject, and the verb are . You cannot use "have got" as the verb in this case, since scores don't get anything.
- Anon: Here are 2 versions A top-notcher is one whose test scores are the highest .
- The italicized text is a clause with scores as the subject, and the verb are .
- You cannot use "have got" as the verb in this case, since scores don't get anything.
- A top-notcher is one who has gotten the highest test scores .
- The italicized text is a clause with who as the subject, and has received as the verb.
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Anon: Here are 2 versions
A top-notcher is one whose test scores are the highest. The italicized text is a clause with scores as the subject, and the verb are. You cannot use "have got" as the verb in this case, since scores don't get anything.
A top-notcher is one who has gotten the highest test scores. The italicized text is a clause with who
A top-notcher is one whose test scores are the highest. The italicized text is a clause with scores as the subject, and the verb are. You cannot use "have got" as the verb in this case, since scores don't get anything.
A top-notcher is one who has gotten the highest test scores. The italicized text is a clause with who
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Thank you, AlpheccaStars for your helpful response. Your sentences are much better than mine.
Just a question... if the sentence reads as follows, will it be correct with the verb?
A top-notcher is one whose test papers have gotten the highest score.
I also believe 'got' is BrE and 'gotten', AmE. Is this correct?
Just a question... if the sentence reads as follows, will it be correct with the verb?
A top-notcher is one whose test papers have gotten the highest score.
I also believe 'got' is BrE and 'gotten', AmE. Is this correct?
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Your sentence is fine. And yes, Americans say "gotten," although we use "got" also. For me, it's a matter of personal preference - to distinguish the simple past from the past participle. But perhaps the reverse is true for British speakers.
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Okay, thanks, AlpheccaStars. It was kind of you. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this.
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