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The kittens have been vs The kittens has been

The correct phrase is "the kittens have been." This is because the subject "kittens" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "have." The phrase "the kittens has been" is incorrect as it uses the singular form of the verb with a plural subject.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 519 views

The kittens have been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "the kittens have been" when referring to multiple kittens performing an action in the past.

Examples:

  • The kittens have been playing in the garden.
  • The kittens have been fed.
  • The kittens have been adopted by a loving family.
  • Jul 18, 2010 ... Visitors that have cats of their own should not be allowed near the babies before the kittens have been inoculated, and anyone handling the ...
  • However in experiments where the kittens have been left without any external stimuli or play during the first weeks of life, the cats were nevertheless good ...
  • It's a tough call, especially if you don't know how long the kittens have been alone when you discover them. If you wait too long, the kittens can weaken beyond ...
  • Once the kittens have been fully weaned (8 weeks), the mother and kittens can then be spayed/neutered and adopted into a home. Never give a cat or kitten ...

The kittens has been

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Only 8 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift- wrap available. Katie Loves the Kittens has been added to your Cart. Add to Cart  ...
  • Only 4 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift- wrap available. Marley and the Kittens has been added to your Cart. Add to Cart  ...
  • One of the kittens has been sold to Mrs. Dr. Forsheimer, of Cincinnati, and another to Mrs. W. E. Colburn, of South Chicago. The others Mrs. Locke will not part ...
  • Have the kittens has been wormed and treated for fleas? If so, what with? Have any of the kittens got ongoing health issues requiring medication? (If this is the ...

Alternatives:

  • the kitten has been

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