TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

I told you that yesterday i was going out with friend vs I tell you that yesterday i was going out

The correct phrase is "I told you that yesterday I was going out with a friend." The use of the past tense "told" is appropriate when referring to a past action, and the preposition "with" should be followed by the article "a" before the noun "friend."

Last updated: March 22, 2024

I told you that yesterday i was going out with friend

This phrase is not correct. It is missing the article "a" before the noun "friend" and should use the past tense "told" instead of "tell."

The correct form is "I told you that yesterday I was going out with a friend." This phrase is used to inform someone about a past event involving going out with a friend.

Alternatives:

  • I told you that yesterday I was going out with a friend.
  • Yesterday, I told you I was going out with a friend.
  • I informed you yesterday that I was going out with a friend.
  • Yesterday, I mentioned to you that I was going out with a friend.
  • I let you know yesterday that I was going out with a friend.

I tell you that yesterday i was going out

This phrase is not correct. It should use the past tense "told" instead of "tell" to indicate a past action.

The correct form is "I told you that yesterday I was going out with a friend." This phrase is used to inform someone about a past event involving going out with a friend.

Alternatives:

  • I told you that yesterday I was going out with a friend.
  • Yesterday, I told you I was going out with a friend.
  • I informed you yesterday that I was going out with a friend.
  • Yesterday, I mentioned to you that I was going out with a friend.
  • I let you know yesterday that I was going out with a friend.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!