Which is correct:
"You was with your friends." or "Yoi were with your friends"?

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You was with your friends.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "was" does not match the pronoun "you" in the past tense.

The correct form is "You were with your friends." Use "were" with the pronoun "you" in the past tense.

Alternatives:

  • You were with your friends.
  • You were at the party.
  • You were happy yesterday.
  • You were late for the meeting.
  • You were the first to arrive.

Yoi were with your friends

This phrase is correct. The correct form is "You were with your friends."

Use "were" with the pronoun "you" in the past tense.

Alternatives:

  • You were with your friends.
  • You were at the party.
  • You were happy yesterday.
  • You were late for the meeting.
  • You were the first to arrive.
The correct phrase is "You were with your friends." The verb "were" should be used with the pronoun "you" in the past tense. The incorrect phrase uses "was" which is not the correct form for the pronoun "you."

Last updated: March 30, 2024

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