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i thought you were 15 vs i thought you was 15

The correct phrase to use here is "I thought you were 15." The verb "were" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" when referring to the second person singular pronoun "you." Using "was" in this context is grammatically incorrect.
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i thought you were 15

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express a past thought about someone's age. Use "were" as the past tense form of the verb "to be" when referring to the second person singular pronoun "you."

Examples:

  • I thought you were 15, but it turns out you're actually 16.
  • She thought you were 15 when she first met you.
  • They thought you were 15 because of your youthful appearance.
  • We thought you were 15 last year.
  • He thought you were 15 when he saw your ID.
  • 6 años. 1. Brian Liddicoat. I thought you were 15 now, Kimee Balmilero! 6 años. Fred Jadon. Hahaha. Happy Birthday. 6 años. Publicación reciente de la página.
  • Jan 14, 2024 ... I thought you were 15 in those pics happy almost bday to your son!!
  • When I first saw your picture I thought you were 15 or 16 or something. You have a nice face. Plus, compared to a lot of other people out there I'd say that ...
  • Jul 9, 2022 ... ... i thought you were 15 in that picture. i was like “goddamn, i guess shows didn't exaggerate the 25yo teenager look”. then i thought your ...
  • Nov 7, 2023 ... @Bagel Be Like- I THOUGHT YOU WERE 15/16???? 0. Memegod379's avatar · Memegod379 ...
  • Nov 21, 2019 ... I thought you were 15!” is just one of many things otherwise normal people say to me all. the. time. When I was super pregnant with my third ...
  • "How old are you, (Y/N)?" Boris asked, "I'm, 17." You said, they looked surprised, "I thought you were 15." Said Bendy, you were now surprised, "I also ...
  • Feb 15, 2016 ... I thought you were 15..” Bigby mumbled. “Yeah..” the doors closed and Bigby pressed the button for the first floor. The ride down was silent ...
  • OchakoUraraka_Real. Wait you're 11?????? But you're so good at writing this shit TF I thought you were 15-17. This comment may be offensive. 2y ago. Reply. Show ...
  • Apr 3, 2016 ... See more posts like this on Tumblr. #I THOUGHT YOU WERE LIKE #((NO OFFENSE BUT)) #I THOUGHT YOU WERE 15 OR 14 #LIKE #SMOL #THAN ME #FUCK #I ...

i thought you was 15

This phrase is grammatically incorrect in standard English.

  • May 19, 2023 ... Omg I thought you was 15 than…BAM it's like you turned 21 or something. 2023-8-6Reply. 88. View more replies (1). ☆ SYDNEY BELLE ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... I thought you was 15. Okay. Anyway, what do you do? Beauty therapy. Okay, yeah. Don't ask me any fucking questions. I'm gonna interview you ...
  • Dec 21, 2022 ... I thought you was 15 my girl. 2022-12-22Reply. Liked by creator. 64. View more replies (1). ‧₊˚✧[ dj ]✧˚₊‧. ur shirt is so cool HAHA. 2022-12-22 ...
  • Nov 1, 2024 ... Your 25 I thought you was 15. 6d agoReply. Liked by creator. 23. Natalie. 23?! I THOUGHT YOU A MIDDLE SCHOOLER !! 4d agoReply. 52. View more ...
  • Apr 24, 2022 ... I ❤️ rayniah. I thought you was 15. 2022-4-25Reply. 29. Li_raed · Creator. I look that young?. 2022-4-25Reply. 34. View more replies (14).
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... I thought you was 15. 2023-9-6Responder. 337. Ver más respuestas (13). LGN ᖭི༏ᖫྀ. WHAT?! 12TH GRADE?! I GREW UP WITH YOU . 2023-9-6Responder.
  • Aug 23, 2023 ... 7. El Valbu. i thought you was 15. 2023-8-29Reply. 1. David Edward. I do believe you bro people normally tell that to me my age. 2023-8-24Reply.

Alternatives:

  • I thought you were 15
  • I thought you were 15 years old
  • I thought you were 15 at the time
  • I thought you were 15 back then
  • I thought you were 15 in that photo

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