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how old were you were vs at what age was this?

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. The first phrase seems to be a typo or a mistake, while the second phrase is a correct and commonly used way to ask about someone's age. Therefore, the correct phrase to use would be 'At what age was this?'

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4044 views

how old were you were

This phrase is incorrect and does not make sense in English. It seems to contain a duplication of the word 'were.'

This phrase should not be used as it is grammatically incorrect. The correct way to ask about someone's age is 'How old were you?'
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  • Luke Quartaraco. When did you enter the military? “August 05”. How old were you were you when you joined? “18”. What boot camp did you go to?

Alternatives:

  • How old were you?

at what age was this?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the age of something or someone.

This phrase is used to ask about the specific age at which something occurred or existed. It is a formal and correct way to inquire about age.
  • If yes, at what age was this diagnosis first made? _____. How long did the symptoms last? _____days; ______ months. Has your child ever received medication ...
  • At what age was this IQ score obtained? Was more than one IQ score obtained? Yes. No. Unknown. If yes, please list all scores and the ages obtained.
  • 2. At what age was this problem first noticed? 3. Who first noticed the problem? 4. How has the problem changed since that time? 5. Do you have difficulty ...
  • Is the camper Spayed/Neutered? ______ If yes, at what age was this done? Where did you get your camper? If adopted, do you have any knowledge of your  ...

Alternatives:

  • What age was this?
  • At what age did this happen?
  • At what age did you start?
  • At what age did you learn to swim?
  • At what age did you move to this city?

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