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Was
"Was" is used with singular subjects:
- referring to one person or thing in the past
tense.
Example: He was excited about the field trip.
In the singular past form, the
correct use of ‘was’ is:
I was I was happy living there.
He was He was the best runner in the school.
She was She was the first woman in space.
It was It was unusual to see Emily crying.
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x
Was or Were?
The weather quite hot
during vacation.
x
x
Was or Were?
The weather was quite hot during vacation.
x
x
Were
"Were" is used with plural subjects:
referring to more than one person or thing in the past
tense.
Example: They were happy with their project results.
In the plural past form, the correct
use of ‘was’ and ‘were’ is:
We were We were all poorly last week.
You were You were brilliant, Class 4!
They were They were stuck on the bus for hours.
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x
Was or Were?
All of the books _________ on the table.
x
x
Was or Were?
All of the books were on the table.
x
x
Was or Were?
I so excited about the
surprise party!
x
x
Was or Were?
You and your friends excellent
helpers at the store.
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