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difference between "did" or "were"



 
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difference between "did" or "were" #1 (permalink) Fri Mar 07, 2008 14:13 pm   difference between "did" or "were"		  
Hi,

which one is correct " when did you born?"
or

"when were you born?"

Could you tell me when we have to use "did" and "were" in question framing?

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difference between "did" or "were" #2 (permalink) Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:46 am   difference between "did" or "were"		  
When were you born is correct because this is a passive construction (to be born).

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