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Why are you absent last week vs Why did you absent last week

The correct phrase is "Why were you absent last week?" The verb "to be" is used to form the past continuous tense, so "were" should be used instead of "are" or "did."

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 2229 views

Why are you absent last week

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "are" is not used to form the past tense.

Incorrect. Use the past continuous tense with the verb "to be" (were) to ask about someone's absence in the past.

Alternatives:

  • Why were you absent last week?

Why did you absent last week

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "did" is not followed by the base form of the verb.

Incorrect. Use the past continuous tense with the verb "to be" (were) to ask about someone's absence in the past.

Alternatives:

  • Why were you absent last week?

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