Which one is correct?
"some dream has been" or "some dreams has been"?

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some dream has been

This phrase is correct. It uses the singular form of the subject "dream" with the singular form of the verb "has been."

Use this phrase when referring to a singular dream that has been experienced or realized.

Examples:

  • Some dream has been haunting me for weeks.
  • Some dream has been fulfilled.
  • Some dream has been bothering me lately.

Alternatives:

  • a dream has been
  • the dream has been
  • this dream has been
  • that dream has been
  • my dream has been

some dreams has been

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "dreams" is plural, so it should be paired with the plural form of the verb.

The correct form is "some dreams have been." Use the plural form of the verb "have been" to match the plural subject "dreams."

Alternatives:

  • some dreams have been
  • some dreams were
  • some dreams are
  • some dreams will be
  • some dreams had been
The correct phrase is "some dreams have been." The subject "dreams" is plural, so it should be paired with the plural form of the verb "have been."

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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