"Malaysia have experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years." vs "Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years."

Question

"Malaysia have experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years." vs "Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years."

The second phrase, 'Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years,' is correct. In this case, 'Malaysia' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by 'has' instead of 'have.' The verb 'experienced' agrees with the singular subject 'Malaysia.'

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Incorrect subject-verb agreement. Use 'has' instead of 'have' to match the singular subject 'Malaysia.'

Correct subject-verb agreement. Use 'has' with singular subjects like 'Malaysia.'

Answer 1

Malaysia have experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Malaysia' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by 'has' instead of 'have.' The verb 'experienced' should agree with the singular subject 'Malaysia.'

Answer 2

Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

This phrase is correct. 'Malaysia' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by 'has' instead of 'have.' The verb 'experienced' agrees with the singular subject 'Malaysia.'

"Malaysia have experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years." vs "Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years."

Malaysia have experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

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