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there must have a vs there must are a

These two phrases are not correct in English. The correct form should be 'there must be a.' Both 'there must have a' and 'there must are a' are incorrect constructions that do not follow the standard rules of English grammar.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 697 views

there must have a

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form should be 'there must be a.' 'Have' is not used in this context.
  • Someone there must have a record of her.
  • There must have been a reason for that.
  • There must have been a reason.
  • There must have been a mix-up at the housing office.
  • There must have been a quake since Arne Saknussemm's day.
  • There must have been a more exact diagnosis.
  • There must have been a dead poisonous snake upstream.
  • After I set out, there must have been a storm.
  • So there must have been a struggle.
  • We think there must have been a couple of shooters.
  • Mind you, I think there must have been a little disagreement.
  • Well, there must have been a first time.
  • If you wanted an answer, there must have been a question.
  • There must have been a moment, something...
  • There must have been a good reason.
  • There must have been a gas cut.
  • There must have been a lot of angry investors.
  • There must have been a bunker somewhere, they heard me coming.
  • So there must have been a third.
  • There must have been a data-entry error.

Alternatives:

  • there must be a

there must are a

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form should be 'there must be a.' 'Are' is not used in this context.
  • But there must be, there must are a lot of moments over the years where you're just trying to do your job, something goes wrong.
  • After this afternoon, I must confess there are a few things I don't know.

Alternatives:

  • there must be a

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