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i thought we are classmate vs i thought we were classmate

The correct sentence is 'I thought we were classmates.' The verb 'thought' should be followed by 'were' to indicate past tense. 'Classmates' should be in the plural form to match the subject 'we.'
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Last updated: October 31, 2024 • 12694 views

i thought we are classmate

This phrase is incorrect. 'Are' should be replaced with 'were' to match the past tense of 'thought.' 'Classmate' should be in the plural form 'classmates' to match the subject 'we.'

Incorrect verb tense and singular form. Use 'I thought we were classmates' instead.

Alternatives:

  • I thought we were classmates
  • I thought we were classmate
  • I thought we were in the same class
  • I thought we were in the same class together
  • I thought we were studying together

i thought we were classmate

This phrase is correct. 'Were' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' to match 'thought.' 'Classmate' is singular and refers to one person in the class.

Correct usage when referring to a single classmate in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I thought we were classmates
  • I thought we were in the same class
  • I thought we were in the same class together
  • I thought we were studying together
  • I thought we were friends in class

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