What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?
Was and Were

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'Was' is used with singular subjects (I, he, she, it) while 'were' is used with plural subjects (you, we, they).
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When do we use 'was'?
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'Was' is used to describe a state or action in the past for singular subjects.
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When do we use 'were'?
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'Were' is used to describe a state or action in the past for plural subjects.
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Provide an example of a sentence using 'was'.
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She was happy.
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Provide an example of a sentence using 'were'.
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They were excited.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the past tense of 'to be'?
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'To be' in the past tense is 'was' for singular and 'were' for plural.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you form a negative sentence with 'was'?
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Add 'not' after 'was' (e.g., She was not happy).
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