was or were?

Front

What is the past tense of 'to be' for singular subjects?

Back

was

Front

What is the past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects?

Back

were

Front

Fill in the blank: My dog ____ very playful when he was a puppy.

Back

was

Front

Fill in the blank: The children ____ excited about the field trip.

Back

were

Front

Fill in the blank: It ____ raining yesterday.

Back

was

Front

Fill in the blank: The books ____ on the table.

Back

were

Front

When do we use 'was'?

Back

We use 'was' for singular subjects in the past.

Front

When do we use 'were'?

Back

We use 'were' for plural subjects in the past.

Front

Fill in the blank: She ____ not at the party last night.

Back

wasn't

Front

Fill in the blank: They ____ not ready for the test.

Back

weren't