This document provides a grammar reference for using was and were in statements, questions, and short answers in the past tense. It outlines the rules for forming affirmative and negative statements with was and were depending on the subject. It also shows how to form yes/no and information questions with was and were, including examples of short answers for yes/no questions.

1. GRAMMAR REFERENCE
COLORFUL MEMORIES

2. 11.1 Statements with WAS and WERE (pg. 109)
Statements with was and were
Affirmative Negative
I / He / She / It was in the house. wasn't noisy.
You / We / They were at work. weren't there.

3. 11.2 Questions with WAS and WERE (pg. 111)
Questions with was and were
yes/no questions Short answers
I / He / She Was she at home on Saturday? Yes, she was. / No, she wasn't.
You / We / They Were you at home on Saturday? Yes, I was. / No, I wasn't.
Information questions with was and were
I / He / She Where was he?
You / We / They How old were you in this photo?