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"I was going." vs "I were going."

The correct phrase is 'I was going.' The use of 'was' is appropriate for the first person singular pronoun 'I' in the past continuous tense. 'I were going' is incorrect because 'were' is used with plural subjects or in subjunctive mood.

Last Updated: March 06, 2024

I was going.

Correct. 'I was going' is the correct form for the first person singular pronoun 'I' in the past continuous tense.

'I was going' is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past.

Examples:

  • I was going to the store when it started raining.
  • She said I was going too fast.
  • I was going to call you, but I forgot.
  • He was going to the gym every day last week.
  • We were going to have a picnic, but it rained.

I were going.

'I were going' is incorrect. 'Were' is used with plural subjects or in subjunctive mood, not with the singular pronoun 'I'.


Alternatives:

  • I was going.
  • I would be going.
  • If I were going.
  • If I had been going.
  • I had been going.

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