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the crude oil has to be vs the crude oil have to be

The correct phrase is "the crude oil has to be." In this case, "crude oil" is a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb "has."

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 572 views

the crude oil has to be

This phrase is correct. "Crude oil" is a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb "has."

Use this phrase when referring to a singular quantity of crude oil that needs to undergo a certain action or process.
  • the crude oil has to be delivered to the refinery by ship, barge, pipeline, truck, or train. After the crude oil has reached the refinery, huge round tanks store the oil ...
  • are located near oil wells, but usually the crude oil has to be delivered to the refinery by ship, barge, pipeline, truck, or train. After the crude oil has reached the  ...
  • Feb 20, 2015 ... In other cases, the crude oil has to be transferred onto a barge first, usually in Albany, N.Y., and transported on water to the refinery.45 Routes ...
  • Once in the refinery, the crude oil has to be stored until processing capacity is available to convert it to gasoline and other products. These storage tanks may ...

the crude oil have to be

This phrase is incorrect. "Crude oil" is a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb "has."

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