Common questions

Is born grammatically correct?

Is born grammatically correct?

The verb “born” is already in the past tense, technically. It’s the past tense of the verb “to bear,” which means something like to carry, or support, or help out.” ‘I was born’ is grammatically correct. The word ‘born’ does not change form.

Was born or born?

The correct phrase here is “I was born,” because the past tense of the verb “born” is also “born.” The word “borne,” however, is the past tense of the verb “bear.”

Is it correct to say my mother?

Answer: Yes, it would be correct if everybody you are speaking to recognizes who you mean by “Mother.” Otherwise, “My mother” would be proper. As others noted here, use of Mother said… is a bit formal when referring to one’s own female parent. In the U.S., Mom said… is far more common.

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Why do we say was born?

Senior Member. In English we say “I was born” because the verb is “to bear”, and that verb means to bring a child into the world, to give birth.

Do you say born on or born in?

If you are talking about the year, month or season then it should be: Born in. Example: I was born in 1980 (May, summer). If you are talking about day of the week or a holiday then it should be Born on. Example: I was born on Monday (Christmas day).

Which one is correct by birth or by born?

They’re both correct, but they don’t mean the same thing. SINCE BIRTH = all one’s life. BY BIRTH means that one has some status that came with being born.

Can I say Im born?

@Matt “I am born” could also be used in a metaphorical sense–“I am born again” after a spiritual awakening or some such event. But yes, as people cannot talk at the moment of their birth, it’s unlikely to say “I am born” in the literal sense 😉 +1 to your comment!

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Do we say my mother and I or I and my mother?

My mother and I or me and my mother. I and my mother is incorrect. In layman’s terms both are correct but technically speaking “ My mother and I” is correct.

Is it my mom or my mom?

Terms like mom, mother, dad, father, etc. are capitalized only when that term is used as a name. “This is my mother” is correct, while, “Usually Mother makes my lunch.” Or, “This is my mom” is correct, while, “Usually Mom makes my lunch.”

Can I say I was born or I born?

“I was born in Paris in 1990” is the correct statement to use. “I’m” is a condensed form of “I am” which is present tense, as you are talking about a past event “I was” is used.

Is the phrase ‘my mother and me’ correct grammar?

Both “my mother and me” and “my mother and I” are correct grammar. The correct use of these phrases is dependent on their function in a sentence: “my mother and me” – the pronoun “me” is an objective pronoun to be used as the object of a verb or a preposition.

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What is the correct way to use ‘my mother and Me’?

The correct use of these phrases is dependent on their function in a sentence: “my mother and me” – the pronoun “me” is an objective pronoun to be used as the object of a verb or a preposition. “my mother and I” – the pronoun “I” is a subjective pronoun to be used as the subject of a sentence or a clause.

What is the difference between my mother and Me and I?

“my mother and me” – the pronoun “me” is an objective pronoun to be used as the object of a verb or a preposition. “my mother and I” – the pronoun “I” is a subjective pronoun to be used as the subject of a sentence or a clause. Examples: The reporter asked my mother and me for our opinion.

What is the subject of the sentence my mother and I?

“my mother and I” – the pronoun “I” is a subjective pronoun to be used as the subject of a sentence or a clause. The reporter asked my mother and me for our opinion. Our neighbor gave my mother and me a pumpkin from her garden.