Multiple choice

Directions: Use the correct word to fill in the blank.

He was ___________ and brought up in Germany, but lives in the US these days.

  1. borne

  2. born

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"Born" is the past participle of "bear" meaning to give birth. "Borne" is the past participle of "bear" meaning to carry. The passive voice "was born and brought up" uses the birth-related form.