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Everything has been destroyed in the fire vs Everything have been destroyed in the fire

The correct sentence is 'Everything has been destroyed in the fire.' 'Has' is the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'everything' because 'everything' is a singular pronoun.
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Last updated: August 09, 2024

Everything has been destroyed in the fire

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'has' with 'everything' because 'everything' is a singular pronoun. This phrase indicates that all things were destroyed in the fire.

Examples:

  • Everything has been destroyed in the fire. There is nothing left.
  • Everything has been destroyed in the fire, including our memories.
  • Everything has been destroyed in the fire, leaving only ashes behind.
  • Everything has been destroyed in the fire, and we have to start over.
  • Everything has been destroyed in the fire, and we need to rebuild from scratch.

Everything have been destroyed in the fire

This phrase is incorrect. 'Have' does not match the singular pronoun 'everything.'


Alternatives:

  • everything has been destroyed in the fire

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