Question

Which verb agrees with its subject?

Phineas T. Barnum __________ in Bethel, Connecticut, on July 5, 1810.

A.
have been born

B.
were born

C.
are born

D.
was born

Answer 1

d

Answer 2

Since Phineas is just one person, we would use the singular verb "was". It sounds right when you say it out loud.

Answer 3

Correct. :)