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Pleasehelp Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Hey neighbor

I signed for this while you're gone. Or

I signed for this while you were gone.

I use the latter but I've heard the first sentence before. Is it correct?
  

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Use the latter. "You're" is not an acceptable contraction for 'you were'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Use the latter.
  • "You're" is not an acceptable contraction for 'you were'.
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Use the latter. "You're" is not an acceptable contraction for 'you were'.
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