only 50 percent has vs only 50 percent have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Only 50 percent has' is correct when referring to a singular noun or a singular concept, while 'Only 50 percent have' is correct when referring to a plural noun or multiple items. The choice between 'has' and 'have' depends on the subject being singular or plural.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1312 views

only 50 percent has

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular noun or concept.

Use 'only 50 percent has' when the subject is singular, such as 'only 50 percent of the cake has been eaten.'

Examples:

Only 50 percent has been completed.
Only 50 percent has been accounted for.
Only 50 percent has been confirmed.
Only 50 percent has been delivered.
Only 50 percent has been approved.

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We're spending so much money to try to replicate this campaign. And if it was only 50 percent as effective as we think that it was, then there are all sorts of other things maybe we should be spending our money on instead.
And if it was only 50 percent as effective as we think that it was, then there are all sorts of other things maybe we should be spending our money on instead.
I only qualify 50 percent as your older cousin.
And he thinks that civilization has only a 50 percent chance of surviving this century.
Richmond High only graduates 50 percent of its students.
And you've only got about seven days to capture 50 percent of all of the Web searches that will ever be made to help your area.
Just as an aside, I wanted to mention, cities are only two percent of the Earth's crust, but they are 50 percent of the world's population.
This is because my theory holds that the majority of people employ only half of their mental power, in other words, they waste 50 percent of their mental power.
This forest covers only 3 percent of the planet's surface, but it contains more than 50 percent of all its plants and animals.
And lately, to be involved in projects where I know about 50 percent of the project technique-wise and the other 50 percent would be new.
No, but between the Nordgren siblings they control almost 50 percent of shares.
I get 50 percent of the profits.
JARVIS: Armor defenses are down 50 percent.
I now own 50 percent of the stock.
Structural integrity is at 50 percent and dropping.
Best I can do is 50 percent.
With the divorce rate what it is... 50 percent.
It was 50 percent off suede boots.
My domain can't be working at 50 percent.
I want 50 percent of muchentuchen chain.

Alternatives:

Only half has
Only half of it has
Only half of the total has
Only half of the group has
Only half of the amount has

only 50 percent have

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural noun or multiple items.

Use 'only 50 percent have' when the subject is plural, such as 'only 50 percent of the students have completed the assignment.'

Examples:

Only 50 percent have been accounted for.
Only 50 percent have been confirmed.
Only 50 percent have been delivered.
Only 50 percent have been approved.
Only 50 percent have responded.

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We're spending so much money to try to replicate this campaign. And if it was only 50 percent as effective as we think that it was, then there are all sorts of other things maybe we should be spending our money on instead.
And if it was only 50 percent as effective as we think that it was, then there are all sorts of other things maybe we should be spending our money on instead.
I only qualify 50 percent as your older cousin.
And he thinks that civilization has only a 50 percent chance of surviving this century.
Richmond High only graduates 50 percent of its students.
And you've only got about seven days to capture 50 percent of all of the Web searches that will ever be made to help your area.
Just as an aside, I wanted to mention, cities are only two percent of the Earth's crust, but they are 50 percent of the world's population.
This is because my theory holds that the majority of people employ only half of their mental power, in other words, they waste 50 percent of their mental power.
This forest covers only 3 percent of the planet's surface, but it contains more than 50 percent of all its plants and animals.
And lately, to be involved in projects where I know about 50 percent of the project technique-wise and the other 50 percent would be new.
No, but between the Nordgren siblings they control almost 50 percent of shares.
I get 50 percent of the profits.
JARVIS: Armor defenses are down 50 percent.
I now own 50 percent of the stock.
Structural integrity is at 50 percent and dropping.
Best I can do is 50 percent.
With the divorce rate what it is... 50 percent.
It was 50 percent off suede boots.
My domain can't be working at 50 percent.
I want 50 percent of muchentuchen chain.

Alternatives:

Only half have
Only half of them have
Only half of the items have
Only half of the people have
Only half of the students have

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