Question

a new pair of scissors ____been bought. (have/has)


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Answer 1

Answer:

a new pair of scissors has been bought....

Answer 2

A new pair of scissors has been bought.

• Use of 'has' and 'have' :
• "Have" is used with plural nouns such as I, you, we, they, etc.
• "Has" is used with a singular noun such as he, she, it.
• A pair of scissors represent a single object. The use of the article 'a' defines that there is only one pair of scissors. But if it was two pairs of scissors then it would be a plural now.
• So, we will use 'has' with a new pair of scissors.'
• The correct sentence is "A new pair of scissors has been bought."