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who has been vs who have been

Both 'who has been' and 'who have been' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Who has been' is used when referring to a singular person, while 'who have been' is used when referring to multiple people.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

who has been

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular person.

Use 'who has been' when referring to a singular person who has done something in the past.

Examples:

  • Who has been eating my cookies?

Alternatives:

  • who was

who have been

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple people.

Use 'who have been' when referring to multiple people who have done something in the past.

Examples:

  • Who have been working on this project?

Alternatives:

  • who were

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