Someone Has or Someone Have? Which One Is Correct
Quick Answer
The correct form is "someone has."
"Someone" is singular, so it takes the third-person singular verb "has" (not "have").
Explanation
The verb "have" has two present tense forms:
- has → used with he, she, it, and singular nouns
- have → used with I, you, we, they, and plural nouns
Rule: Someone/Somebody/Anyone/Anybody + has (NOT have)
Since "someone" refers to one unspecified person (like "he" or "she"), it takes the singular verb "has."
Examples
✔Someone has taken my seat.
✔Has someone seen my keys?
✔Someone has been eating my food.
✘Someone have taken my seat.
Common Mistake
Incorrect: Someone have stolen my wallet.
Correct: Someone has stolen my wallet.
Practice
Fix the sentence:
"Someone have left a message for you."