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he were vs he was

'He was' is the correct phrasing. 'He were' is not correct in standard English. 'He was' is the correct form to use when referring to a singular male subject in the past tense.
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he were

'He were' is not correct in standard English.

'He were' is not a valid construction in English. The correct form to use in this context is 'he was'.
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he was

'He was' is the correct form to use when referring to a singular male subject in the past tense.

'He was' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' when referring to a singular male subject. It is used in statements, questions, and negative sentences.

Examples:

  • He was at the store yesterday.
  • Was he there when you arrived?
  • He was not feeling well last week.
  • If he was here, he would help us.
  • I wish he was more careful.
  • Jun 17, 2018 ... ... Facebook: facebook.com/tuckerbeathardmusic. #TuckerBeathard. he was. 120K views · 6 years ago #TuckerBeathard ...more. Tucker Beathard. 91.1K.
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  • Feb 19, 2024 ... www.ChrisColstonMusic.com Chris Colston's new video for his latest single "He Was There is a touching tribute to his grandpa, ...
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  • Jan 10, 2024 ... Well known for his prowess as a drug dealer. Revered for gambling gargantuan bank. Infamous for instilling the fear that equals respect. He was ...
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  • And They Sought to See Jesus Who He Was. By Elder James W. McConkie III. Of the Seventy. I witness that Jesus lives, that He knows us, and that He ...

Alternatives:

  • he is
  • he has been
  • he had been
  • he will be
  • he would be

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