Feb. 6, 2025
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Is the “were” in the second sentence correct?
Should it be “are” instead?
1. You may have mentioned which state you're from in a previous post, but I don't remember.
2. Which state were you from again?
Which state were◎ (are △) you from again?
I'm assuming the context here is that in conversation, the other person mentioned where they're from and you simply forgot. In that case, "were" is perfectly fine. "Are" is fine as well, but is more awkward than "were". Here "were" is most accurate.
If this sentence is being asked without any context or as the start of a conversation, "were" would be suboptimal.
Feb. 6, 2025
"Were" in this context is the most appropriate. In most cases, when presented with a situation where the opposing person talked about something that you forgot, "were" is better. "Are" can range from being awkward to confrontational. However, if you said this sentence at the start of the conversation, "are" would be much better suited.
Examples assuming an already ongoing conversation:
"What were you saying again?" ◎
"What are you saying again?" X
"What are you saying?" △ - confrontational
"Where did you say you were going?" ◎
"Where did you say you're going?" 〇 - slightly awkward but still fine
"Which state were you from again" ◎
"Which state are you from again" 〇 - slightly awkward but fine
Feb. 6, 2025
Thanks for the detailed explanations!
I’ll take note of this!
Were
Is the “were” in the second sentence correct?
Should it be “are” instead?
1.
You may have mentioned which state you're from in a previous post, but I don't remember.
2.
Which state were you from again?
Feedback
Yes "were" is commonly used in this context. It also helps make the sentence a little softer.
Were
Is the “were” in the second sentence correct?
Should it be “are” instead?
1.
You may have mentioned which state you're from in a previous post, but I don't remember.
2.
Which state were you from again?
Feedback
Great job!
Both can be correct, but it depends on some context. Usually, "are" would be correct in most circumstances. If we're meeting for the first time, you would ask me "What state are you from?" However, if you're trying to recall which state I am from or if I have moved to a different state, you could ask me "Which state were you from again?"
Feb. 6, 2025
> However, if you're trying to recall which state I am from or if I have moved to a different state, you could ask me "Which state were you from again?"
Thank you!
You’ve been such a great help!
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Is this due to the comment you left on my post? XD
Both are actually okay in this cirumstance! "Are" sounds more like you're just asking me where I'm from, whereas "were" sounds like you're trying to remember when I mentioned it before, in the past, but are still asking me the same thing.
Feb. 6, 2025
> Is this due to the comment you left on my post? XD
Yep! Lol
> whereas "were" sounds like you're trying to remember when I mentioned it before, in the past, but are still asking me the same thing.
Got it!
Thanks for your help!
Which state were you from again?
Both could work here. "Were" is past tense and since you are referring to a previous conversation it works.
Feb. 6, 2025
> since you are referring to a previous conversation it works.
This is what I wanted to know!
Thanks for clarifying!
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