ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: Have vs. has

Clive — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01:00 GMT

Hi,

In the office at the moment there is a debate going on about the correct use of have vs. has in a particular sentence. The sentence is:

All of the above marking criteria (have/has) been met.

Can anyone tell us which is the correct term and why? Criteria is a plural word (singular = criterion), so say 'have'.

After all, you wouldn't say 'All of the students has arrived'.

Best wishes, Clive

Anonymous — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:59:04 GMT

Has

Anonymous — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:34:43 GMT

In the office at the moment there is a debate going on about the correct use of have vs. has in a particular sentence. The sentence is:

All of the above marking criteria (have/has) been met.

Can anyone tell us which is the correct term and why?