Which one is correct?
"you were very" or "you were a very"?

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you were very

This phrase is correct when followed by an adjective to describe a quality or state.

This phrase is commonly used to express a strong degree of a particular quality or state. It is often followed by an adjective.

Examples:

  • You were very kind.
  • You were very helpful.
  • You were very happy.
  • You were very tired.
  • You were very excited.

Alternatives:

  • You were extremely
  • You were quite
  • You were so
  • You were incredibly
  • You were exceptionally

you were a very

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It is incomplete and lacks a noun or adjective to complete the comparison.

Both phrases are not complete sentences, but if we consider them as fragments, 'you were very' is more commonly used and correct. 'You were very' can be followed by an adjective to describe a quality or state, while 'you were a very' would typically be followed by a noun to complete the comparison.

Last Updated: March 08, 2024

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