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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.
  • Sep 10, 2015 ... I still thought he was a girl until I saw him in a reality show.Also you are older?? I thought you were 15 or something......... Read more Show less.
  • Jun 20, 2015 ... Report spam or abuse. Yin Yang 2 months ago. I thought you were 15.... I was right. Read more Show less. Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse ...
  • Dec 25, 2014 ... Quartz Cake 4 months ago. Omg your 21 I thought you were 15/16 XD. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 2. ▽ Report spam or abuse. Comment ...
  • I never knew you were 22 I thought you were 15 or 16!' and it annoys me like hell, like hey I'm trying to feel good about my looks here, you don't need to tell me ...

i thought you was 15

This phrase is grammatically incorrect in standard English.

  • Oct 13, 2010 ... loldogish 4 years ago. but lol you look so young...like i thought you was 15... wow ikr.. Read more Show less ...
  • I thought you was 15? A HenryR fountain of youth tea. Quench his thirst when my pants come off. Click Clack is offline Old Today, 10:20 PM ...

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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