If you use the word exists in this sentence: One hole exists in this location, or Two holes exists in this location. When do you use the "S" on the word. We have a mixed opinion here at work. I think it should be: One hole exists and with two it should be exist. Any grammer teachers out there?
2007-07-10 12:54:52 · 6 answers · asked by flashdman11 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I'm a grammar teacher.
One thing exists, two things exist.
But you wouldn't say a hole "exists", "exist" is a much grander term than that. (not to mention that a hole is an absence, not an entity) You might say unicorns exist (or don't exist), or "I hope to find my true love, if such a person exists", but for a mundane thing like a hole, you'd say "There is a hole here" or "There are two holes here." (It's easier to pronounce, too!)
2007-07-10 13:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Exists is singular. One hole exists. Two holes exist.
2007-07-10 12:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's one hole exists, two holes exist.
2007-07-10 12:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a grammer teacher, but i believe its one exists, two exist.
2007-07-10 12:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right!
2007-07-10 12:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by kk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're right
2007-07-10 13:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by @m@nd@ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋