1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

"meeting has been postponed" vs "meeting have been postponed"

The phrase "meeting has been postponed" is correct, because the word "meeting" is singular and the verb "has" is in the third-person singular.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

meeting has been postponed

This is correct

Use this phrase when alerting colleagues that a meeting will not take place as scheduled.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I am sorry, but our meeting has been postponed.
  • The meeting has been postponed until such time as the parties are all available.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • meeting will take place at a later time
  • meeting will be held on a later date
  • meeting has been delayed
  • meeting has been rescheduled

meeting have been postponed

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

This phrase is incorrect because the noun "meeting," which is singular, does not agree with the plural form of the verb "have."

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some alternatives from our editors:

  • meetings have been postponed
  • meeting has been postponed

Related Comparisons

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!