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"Has this been approved" vs "have this been approved"

The correct phrase is "Has this been approved?". The subject "this" is singular, so the verb should be singular as well. "Has" is the correct singular form of the verb "to have" in the present perfect tense.

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

Has this been approved

This phrase is correct. It uses the singular form of the verb "to have" (has) to match the singular subject "this".

Use this phrase when asking if something has been approved. Remember to use the singular form of the verb "to have" (has) with singular subjects like "this".

Examples:

  • Has this been approved by the committee?
  • Has this been approved by the manager?
  • Has this been approved for release?
  • Has this been approved for funding?
  • Has this been approved for production?

have this been approved

This phrase is incorrect. It uses the plural form of the verb "to have" (have) with a singular subject "this".

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