why you was vs why you were

The correct phrase is 'why you were'. 'Were' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' when referring to the second person singular or plural. 'Why you was' is grammatically incorrect.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

why you was

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Was' is not the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' when referring to the second person.

Incorrect usage. The correct form is 'why you were'.

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That's why you was excommunicated from the Mormon Church, sir.
I wish I knew why you was arresting this man!
The only reason why you survived was because they made you a runner.
And I explained to you why that was necessary.
Even when I told you why I was here.
Probably why you knew he was having an affair.
I don't know why you thought that was so tough.
Why, you always was my favorite, MasterJack.
Why you thought it was appropriate to show up here, Cheryl, I have no idea.
Never, and when he does, he always circles back to tell you why it wasn't his fault.
Did he tell you why he was transporting Radioactive material?
I already told you why I wasn't in that car.
Only reason why I invited you was so we can drive straight through.
That's why you knew it was in Moto's safe...
Shortly I'll tell you why I was in Milan.
And with it, I can tell you why there was a Rio Grande turkey in Petty Officer Neisler's refrigerator.
Why tell you he was a traitor?
Why, if you wasn't here, I probably wouldn't be alive today.
I ask you why it was only two years ago that the Commission applied to the CEN to set legal limits for organic chemical substances and plasticizers, which we are debating now.
I thought you knew why I was here.

why you were

This phrase is correct in English. 'Were' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' when referring to the second person singular or plural.

Correct usage. Use 'why you were' when asking about a past action or state of being of the second person.

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Mina told me why you were so upset.
At least that explains why you were so willing to bail on the concert.
That's why you were so generous with the invitations.
And I want to know why you were cyberbullying Zoey.
We're interested in why you were accessing his tax records without authorisation.
So I get why you were upset with me.
Occasionally he pushed too far then was confused why you were angry.
Anyway, I know why you were up there that night.
Still haven't told me why you were at the crime scene.
That's why you were so happy to see me.
Which is why you were chosen.
Start with why you were spying on him.
So that's why you were jealous.
I thought that's why you weren't drinking.
That's why you weren't invited.
We know that's why you were sent here.
I suppose that explains why you were there.
Told me why you were helping him.
So is finding out why you were standing in traffic.
Tell me why you weren't with her.

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