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It has been a long day vs It have been a long day

The correct option is 'It has been a long day.' 'Has' is the correct verb form to use with 'it'. 'Have' is not correct in this sentence.
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Last updated: July 13, 2024

It has been a long day

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that a day has been long or tiring. 'Has' is the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'it' in this context.

Examples:

  • It has been a long day, I'm exhausted.
  • It has been a long day, but we accomplished a lot.
  • It has been a long day, let's relax now.
  • It has been a long day, hasn't it?
  • It has been a long day, full of challenges.
  • It has been a long day for Christoffer with all this attention.
  • It has been a long day. I'll have my guards walk you safely home.
  • It has been a long day, Leo.
  • It has been a long 10 days, and I am parched.
  • It has been a long, stressful day.
  • Mike... It has been a really... long day.
  • Yes, I said that, and it might be true, but this has been a long day and I've had a long time to look at this world I've created.
  • It's been a long day, Steve.
  • It's been a long day.
  • You know, it's been a long day.
  • Actually, Your Honor, it's been a long day for Avery.
  • It's been a long day for both of us.
  • It's been a long day.
  • It's been a long day already.
  • It's been a long day, Ella.
  • It's been a long day, Nurse Crane.
  • But it's been a long day.
  • It's been a long day, Jake.
  • Look, George, it's been a long day.
  • It's already been a long day.

It have been a long day

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Have' is not the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'it' in this context.

  • It's been a long day, Steve.
  • It's been a long day.
  • You know, it's been a long day.
  • Actually, Your Honor, it's been a long day for Avery.
  • It has been a long day for Christoffer with all this attention.
  • It's been a long day for both of us.
  • It's been a long day.
  • It's been a long day already.
  • It's been a long day, Ella.
  • It's been a long day, Nurse Crane.
  • But it's been a long day.
  • It's been a long day, Jake.
  • Look, George, it's been a long day.
  • It's already been a long day.
  • And it's been a long day full of monologues.
  • It's been a long day, Ethan.
  • It has been a long day, Leo.
  • It's been a long day, ladies.
  • It's been a long day, it just didn't occur to me.
  • You know, it's... first case back. It's been a long day.

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