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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

english

why was use in I was born not born yesterday?
  

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'Born' here is more of an adjective than a passive verb, but in either case, 'was' is required. I was born in 1990. I was tired yesterday.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Born' here is more of an adjective than a passive verb, but in either case, 'was' is required.
  • I was born in 1990.
  • I was tired yesterday.
  • I was carried in a taxi.
  • etc.
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'Born' here is more of an adjective than a passive verb, but in either case, 'was' is required.

I was born in 1990.
I was tired yesterday.
I was carried in a taxi.
etc.
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