Was and Were

Was and Were

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Was' is used with singular subjects (I, he, she, it) while 'were' is used with plural subjects (you, we, they).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'was'?

Back

'Was' is used to describe a state or action in the past for singular subjects.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'were'?

Back

'Were' is used to describe a state or action in the past for plural subjects.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'was'.

Back

She was happy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'were'.

Back

They were excited.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the past tense of 'to be'?

Back

'To be' in the past tense is 'was' for singular and 'were' for plural.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form a negative sentence with 'was'?

Back

Add 'not' after 'was' (e.g., She was not happy).

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