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Were / We're / Where - Exercise 2

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. She knows (were  where  we're) to find the best bargains.

2.   (Were  Where  We're) they any leftovers?

3.  What (were  where  we're) they doing in the swimming pool after hours?

4.  The guide announced that (were  where  we're) going to tour the private gallery.

5.  Bill forgot (were  where  we're) he put his keys.

6.  I don't understand what (were  where  we're) supposed to do with these materials.

7.  Four mice (were  where  we're) sitting near the mouse trap, happily gnawing on the cheese.

8.  The books are located near the area (were  where  we're) two bookshelves meet.

9.  The CEO's memo stated that (were  where we're) all going to get new computers.

10. The city installed a new concrete walkway, but people (were where  we're) still walking through the flowerbeds.

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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