Saturday, 31 October 2020

Common errors in English: Usage of Be Born.

Be born


Incorrect : He took his birth in 1960. 


Correct : He was born in 1960.


Note: Nobody can take a birth. You should express the idea of being born in the passive voice. 


For example:

Five babies are born every minute in Bangladesh. 

Many babies will be born tomorrow.


However, a mother can give birth to a baby. You can say: 


She gave birth to a fine baby.

Or She bore/has borne three children.

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