[Grammar] "Were you late?" Is this correct?

RajaGanesh · May 16, 2013

Hi,

I am a beginner.

If I want to ask person, whether he is late to office. How should I ask him?

charliedeut · May 16, 2013

That would depend:

"Were you late (today/yesterday/this morning)?" is correct for one specific time.
"Are you (always/usually) late?" is correct if you are asking about that person's habit of being late. It could also imply that it bothers you.

There are more possibilities, depending on different contexts.

charliedeut

BobK · May 17, 2013

:up: Some examples:

Outside the door: 'Are you late?'/'No, I'm on holiday. But there's something I need to do.'
In work, in the afternoon: 'Were you late this morning?'
Seeing someone arrive 20 minutes early: 'Are you ever late?'
Etc, etc, as charliedeut said.

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RajaGanesh · May 17, 2013

BobK said:
:up: Some examples:

Outside the door: 'Are you late?'/'No, I'm on holiday. But there's something I need to do.'
In work, in the afternoon: 'Were you late this morning?'
Seeing someone arrive 20 minutes early: 'Are you ever late?'
Etc, etc, as charliedeut said.

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Thanks!!

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