Learn English – has or have need to use if we talk about group of peoples

subject-verb-agreement

Sometimes I get confused while watching movies and reading newspapers. Because, some people use the "be" form as has/have respectively. So I have a doubt about its usage. Can anyone please help me?

For example: Some of my friends has/have iphone 6 mobile phone.

Best Answer

What you're looking for is subject-verb agreement. Remember the basic rules and you're good to go!

From Purdue OWL: Subject/Verb Agreement:

When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, use a singular verb. The book or the pen is in the drawer. 3. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is nearer the verb.

Further in detail, 20 Rules of Subject Verb Agreement

So the correct answer for your question would be

Some of my friends have iPhone 6 mobile phones.

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