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How was your birthday vs How were your birthday

The correct phrase is "How was your birthday?" The verb "was" should be used because "birthday" is a singular noun. The second phrase, "How were your birthday?", is incorrect as it uses the plural form of the verb "were" with a singular noun.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 4984 views

How was your birthday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when asking someone about the quality or experience of their birthday.

Examples:

  • How was your birthday party?
  • How was your birthday celebration?
  • How was your birthday overall?
  • How was your birthday weekend?
  • How was your birthday trip?
  • Sure. So how was your birthday?
  • Sure. So how was your birthday?
  • We completely forgot your birthday this year.
  • The ingredients for your birthday cake.
  • Your birthday just passed, Elliot.
  • Maybe for your birthday or graduation...
  • He disrespected you on your birthday.
  • I feel like celebrating your birthday.
  • - Every day is your birthday.
  • And that was your birthday cake.
  • I am on your birthday party.
  • - Since he forgot your birthday.
  • - Derek, for your birthday...
  • It's your birthday, eat one.
  • Bryce remembered your birthday, dude.
  • Helge, it's your birthday.
  • I'm sorry I interrupted your birthday party.
  • Your birthday was three days ago.
  • If I forget your birthday next year...
  • For my girlfriend helene on your birthday.

How were your birthday

This phrase is incorrect as it uses the plural form of the verb "were" with a singular noun.

  • We completely forgot your birthday this year.
  • The ingredients for your birthday cake.
  • Your birthday just passed, Elliot.
  • Maybe for your birthday or graduation...
  • He disrespected you on your birthday.
  • I feel like celebrating your birthday.
  • - Every day is your birthday.
  • And that was your birthday cake.
  • I am on your birthday party.
  • - Since he forgot your birthday.
  • - Derek, for your birthday...
  • It's your birthday, eat one.
  • Bryce remembered your birthday, dude.
  • Helge, it's your birthday.
  • I'm sorry I interrupted your birthday party.
  • Your birthday was three days ago.
  • If I forget your birthday next year...
  • For my girlfriend helene on your birthday.
  • Forgot to include that in your birthday present.
  • It's... for your birthday.

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