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"I don't know where you were" vs "I don't know where were you"

Both phrases are similar in meaning, but the correct one is "I don't know where you were." The subject 'you' should come before the verb 'were' in this type of sentence. In English, the subject-verb order is typically subject-verb-object.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

I don't know where you were

This phrase is correct. The subject 'you' comes before the verb 'were' in this type of sentence.

This phrase is used to express uncertainty about the location of someone in the past.

Examples:

  • I don't know where you were last night.
  • She said she didn't know where you were.
  • Do you remember where you were when the incident happened?
  • Can you tell me where you were at 3 p.m.?
  • I wonder where you were during the meeting.

I don't know where were you

This phrase is not correct. The subject 'you' should come before the verb 'were' in English sentences.

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