The long vowel in the singular child also changes to a short vowel in the first syllable of the plural children. Some words ending in/form their plurals by changing the/to v and adding -es. Here are the most common words that follow this pattern | Questions and Negatives 223 3. That eliminated the problem. 4. That is stretching the material. 5. They will hire a consultant. 6. We have gathered enough material. 7. You can get away this weekend. 8. They questioned the results. 9. Ruth can convince them of anything. _ 10. The kids are making too much noise. _ 11. This seat is occupied. 12. It will rain this afternoon. 13. I should ignore his advice. 14. They have examined the issue carefully. 15. The photographer is ready. There are not many differences in grammar between British and American English but the use of have as a main verb is one of them. In American English have as a main verb is just like any other main verb except be of course . To form a yes-no question we must use the dummy helping verb do. For example Statement Inverted yes-no question She has a cold. Does she have a cold They had a good time. Did they have a good time I have a question. Do you have a question The program had a bug. Did the program have a bug In British English however have can also be treated like the main verb be it is inverted with the subject without the use of do. For example Statement Inverted yes-no question She has a cold. Has she a cold They had a good time. Had they a good time I have a question. Have you a question The program had a bug. Had the program a bug 224 Sentences According
