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I was sick vs I were sick

The correct phrase needed here is 'I was sick.' 'I were sick' is grammatically wrong in standard English. 'Was' is the correct past tense of the verb 'to be' when referring to the first person singular pronoun 'I.'
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I was sick"

Use 'I was sick' when talking about a past illness or condition that affected you.

Examples:

  • I was sick last week, but I'm feeling better now.
  • She said she was sick yesterday.
  • I was sick with the flu for a few days.
  • He was sick and couldn't come to the party.
  • They told me they were sick last night.
  • When I Was Sick. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital. Located on West 25th Street in Ohio City, Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital's mission is caring for life ...
  • When I Was Sick, also known as When I Was Sick You Visited Me, is a bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz that depicts an infirmed Jesus suffering from ...
  • Feb 24, 2021 ... I was sick to my stomach ... to see our nation's Capitol being stormed by hostile forces," he told Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. "And it ...
  • Mar 20, 2018 ... “I wish I was sick too!” Elizabeth complains, and soon, to her dawning dismay, her wish is granted. Jealousy and kindness, fairness and ...
  • When I was sick and lay a-bed, I had two pillows at my head, And all my toys beside me lay. To keep me happy all the day. And sometimes for an hour or so. I ...
  • I was sick and tired of being sick and tired." "It's finally over. I can finally breathe again." These are the words Tyler DiChichio thought to himself the ...
  • I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... ... I was sick a couple weeks before the vitals app came out — but the ... I was sick this morning and I checked the vital section same as ...
  • Feb 10, 2017 ... I Was Sick Today, So Will I be Infectious Tomorrow? iStock_000072633751_Doublesm It's bad enough to be sick, but worse is the thought of passing ...
  • Jan 2, 2017 ... 'I Told You I Was Sick': Getting The Last Word At A Florida Cemetery. 03:39. Close×. Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your ...

This phrase is grammatically incorrect in standard English.

"I were sick"

  • Jun 23, 2008 ... Hi, Could anyone Please check these sentences? a) If I were sick, I would have taken this medicine. b) If I were not sick,wouldn't I have ...
  • Mar 20, 2023 ... Feeling sick My husband and I were sick most of Feb and March, hence the lack of posts. This is exactly how we felt during most of that ...
  • Aug 16, 2023 ... If I were sick, sure, I'd appreciate anyone who'd take care of me, even a stranger. But would that be what I'd want? No, of course I'd ...
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... If I were sick and she wasn't then I'd wear one. Nursing him is probably enough, he'll feel better soon! So kind of you to consider a mask to ...
  • My husband and I were sick and tired of our miserable kitchen and changed it beyond recognition! * No one believed that a square meter kitchen could look...
  • Apr 25, 2023 ... What happens if I were sick in the hospital but I needed to be questioned by the police for something totally unrelated? All related (34).
  • Sep 19, 2011 ... What do they do at major schools like Andover and Exeter if I were sick and to far from my family to be sent home? How sick do I have to be ...
  • Sep 2, 2020 ... When Adele and I were sick with COVID, you shared with us not only welcome words of comfort but also bracing accounts of your own struggles with ...
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... sshantel127 on June 14, 2024: "The cat and I were sick what for felt like forever. Call me crazy, but the cat is a changed pet.

Alternatives:

  • I was sick

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