> not "the people they where looking for". > asking if they where going to check.. I think you're confused with the meanings of were and where. Were - plural

> not "the people they where looking for". > asking if they where going to check.. I think you're confused with the meanings of were and where. Were - plural of was Where - denoting a place. As in - where was this? I hope you take my comment in positive light. Not trying to be snarky. English is my second language and I appreciate being corrected when I make a mistake so I can learn.