Last Updated: January 29, 2022 | Author: James Evins
What is the difference between were and where?
“Were” (rhymes with “fur”) is a past form of the verb “to be.” “We’re” (rhymes with “fear”) is a contraction of “we are.” The adverb and conjunction “where” (rhymes with “hair”) refers to a place.
Where do we use were?
When to use were
Whereas was is the singular past tense of to be, were is used for both the third person plural past tense (they and we) and the second person past tense (you). In the past indicative, were acts similar to was. “They were at the store,” you could say, for example.
Where and were in a sentence example?
When To Use Where or Were
Now that we see that where is an adverb or sometimes a subordinating conjunction, and were is always a verb, we should have no trouble sorting out when to use which word. We always use were when we need a verb or a helping verb: We were happy children. They were playing in the snow.
Were needed or where needed?
Both are OK. Where seems more appropriate in a context in which, for example, you are checking in with several departments of your company to ask if any of them need any help. Some will, some won’t. You offer help where (i.e. in those departments in which) it is needed.
What is a sentence for where?
Example sentences: “I visited my old neighborhood where I have the best memories.” “I went back to the store where I bought my sweater.” “I went to the library where I studied until 8 o’clock.”
Where were we meaning?
“Where we were” means that in the past you were at some place. Ex: No, we were happy where we were. “Where were we” means that in the past you didn’t know your location (and now you ask).
What does where necessary mean?
Definition of ‘if necessary/when necessary/where necessary’
If you say that something will happen if necessary, when necessary, or where necessary, you mean that it will happen if it is necessary, when it is necessary, or where it is necessary.
Does Were need an apostrophe?
“Were” is simply a plural past-tense form of the verb “are.” To talk about something happening now or in the future, use “we’re”; but to talk about something in the past, use “were.” If you can’t substitute “we are” for the word you’ve written, omit the apostrophe.
Where were wear meanings?
Just remember that “we’re” is a contraction (the apostrophe is a giveaway), while “where” is a location, “were” is the past of “to be” (in some cases), and “wear” covers everything else (sometimes literally).
Which is correct seperate or separate?
As an adjective, it means set apart, distinct, or not related. As a verb, it means to to set apart, to distinguish, or to divide. Separate is often misspelled as seperate, a word that has no meaning and is simply a misspelling: They took two separate rooms.
What does wherever possible mean?
DEFINITIONS1. in any situation where something is possible or necessary. We aim to reduce prices wherever possible. Synonyms and related words.
How do you remember to spell separate?
How to Spell Separate. Many people misspell separate because of the a’s and e’s in the word. An easy way to remember to spell separate is to remember that there is “a rat” in the middle of the word.
However, here is a simple way to remember the spelling of words that have the vowels ‘I’ and ‘E’, such as field and receive. The rule that you need to remember for these spellings is: I before E, except after C, unless it sounds like A (e.g. neighbour, weigh).
How do you spell every Wednesday?
What does Wednesdays mean? The word Wednesdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Wednesday or on Wednesdays, as in I work Wednesdays or The restaurant is closed Wednesdays. Wednesdays is of course also the plural of Wednesday, the name of the weekday between Tuesday and Thursday.