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I was not aware vs I were not aware

The correct choice is 'I was not aware.' 'I were not aware' is grammatically incorrect. 'I was not aware' is the correct past tense sentence. The verb 'to be' changes to 'was' with the subject 'I.'
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Last updated: September 17, 2024 • 18600 views

I was not aware

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I was not aware' to express that you did not have knowledge or information about something in the past.

Examples:

  • I was not aware of the changes in the schedule.
  • She was not aware of the risks involved.
  • They were not aware of the consequences.
  • He was not aware of the situation.
  • We were not aware of the new policy.
  • Having knowledge or discernment of something: was aware of the difference between the two versions; became aware that the music had stopped. 2. Attentive  ...
  • I was not aware that she had already spoken to you. make someone aware of something (=tell someone about something): If you have any problems, you should ...
  • I was not aware of that. (Wayne's World). I was not aware of that. (Wayne's World) . Check out these similarly awesome GIFs: We're Not Worthy (Wayne's World) ...
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I were not aware

This phrase is grammatically incorrect and should not be used in English.

  • Aug 5, 2012 ... Please try again later. Published on Aug 5, 2012. Apparently it does exist a on- screen menu for this device, something I were not aware of.
  • There had once been women boxers, but the world and I were not aware of them. Even the boxing community (I use the term approximately) barely bothered ...
  • Despite all of our research prior to adopting, my husband and I were not aware that a hearing test should be administered as soon as we returned to the states.
  • I had been to Ophthalmologists all of my life but my family and I were not aware that there were any organizations that could help me. One day my Mom decided  ...

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