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You were asking vs You were ask

The phrase 'you were asking' is correct, while 'you were ask' is incorrect. 'Asking' is the correct form of the verb to use in this context.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 9985 views

You were asking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was inquiring about something in the past.

Examples:

  • You were asking about the schedule earlier.
  • I remember you were asking for directions.
  • Were you asking for my opinion?
  • They said you were asking for help.
  • She mentioned you were asking for more information.
  • You... You were asking me how I feel about it all.
  • You were asking me about that black-market TNT?
  • You were asking him leading questions.
  • You were asking me if there were any nuts in the hors d'oeuvres.
  • I mean, if that's what you were asking.
  • That's why you were asking me about him.
  • Meanwhile, you were asking me about the spin-off.
  • Hell, you were asking me to kill you.
  • Well, I don't remember you being this introspective when you were asking Brittany to marry you.
  • Lux, what you were asking me, no responsible parent would have taken Tasha in.
  • I heard that you were asking for food, and, unfortunately, we can't let you eat until after the plastic surgeon fixes your sutures.
  • If memory serves, you were asking me... if it would feel good to kill you.
  • I didn't know what you were asking when you were asking me to be Ken.
  • You were asking me about character.
  • You were asking me a public function question.
  • You were asking for it, man.
  • You were asking questions about Mr Moray's wife.
  • You were asking for it, mate.
  • You were asking me about poker this month. I'm not hosting.
  • You were asking Mr. Davis what event he is in.

You were ask

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Not if you were to ask me a thousand times.
  • If you were to ask me to a dinner, I would not refuse.
  • If you were to ask me where she was tonight, it would not be with a man.
  • If you were to ask a random passer-by in Strasbourg how his health was, then that will always count as number one.
  • If you were to ask me...
  • If you were to ask people in this town, they might say I'm a scoundrel, selfish.
  • Trent: I guess, if you were to ask me, my favorite dessert would be mochi.
  • If you were to ask my friends and family to describe me, that's what they would tell you.
  • And if you were to ask me to describe myself, I'd probably say some of those same things.
  • If you were to ask today, they might say this is too traumatic for children.
  • If you were to ask me...
  • If you were to ask him, he'd probably say his arch-enemy.
  • I'm sure if you were to ask Judge Henderson, say, out by his pool, he would agree.
  • And, if you were to ask me, I would have to say in all honesty, - everybody's fine.
  • You were going to ask about my nose.
  • I thought you were going to ask me something simpler than that.
  • Thought you were supposed to ask me about Tony.
  • Some are as simple as forgetting something you were supposed to ask for.
  • You were right to ask for another scan.
  • I thought you were going to ask her out.

Alternatives:

  • you were asking

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