Which one is correct?
"does it need to be have" or "does it need to be has"?

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does it need to be have

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "need" is followed by the base form of the verb, not the infinitive form.

The correct form is "does it need to have."

does it need to be has

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "need" is followed by the base form of the verb, not the third person singular form.

The correct form is "does it need to have."
Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form is "does it need to have." The verb "need" is followed by the base form of the verb, not the infinitive form or the third person singular form.

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

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