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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 • 27735 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Everything has been destroyed in the fire"

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.
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... As you can imagine she has to literally start from scratch as everything has been destroyed in the fire. Anybody who knows tia knows she ...
  • Sep 30, 2004 ... The rich history and documents, the photos, the silver trophies and the records - everything has been destroyed in the fire," said Trevor ...
  • We have no way to contact puppy families as all paperwork, computers, everything has been destroyed in the fire. Families please contact us by phone or e ...
  • May 7, 2023 ... All the memories, everything has been destroyed in the fire.” At Simin's Hair and Beauty, Sanam Pardes and her mother, Mary, can open for ...
  • Nov 8, 2015 ...Everything has been destroyed in the fire.” National Fire Authority CEO John O'Connor said they received a call at 5:12am about the fire ...
  • Dec 11, 2023 ... ... Everything has been destroyed in the fire. Plates, forks, trays, suspends and stoves. Everything is gone. Nataba whose business was consumed ...
  • Nov 2, 2015 ... ... everything has been destroyed in the fire.” An Ecumenical Service will be held at Swords Senior Citizens Centre on Chapel Lane, Swords to ...

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

"Everything have been destroyed in the fire"


Alternatives:

  • everything has been destroyed in the fire

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