WAS/WERE

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

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WAS

Front

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

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WERE

Front

Use 'was' in a sentence with a singular subject.

Back

My sister was happy yesterday.

Front

Use 'were' in a sentence with a plural subject.

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They were excited about the trip.

Front

Identify the correct form: 'He ___ (was/were) at the store.'

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was

Front

Identify the correct form: 'The dogs ___ (was/were) barking.'

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were

Front

What is the rule for using 'was' with subjects?

Back

Use 'was' with singular subjects (I, he, she, it).

Front

What is the rule for using 'were' with subjects?

Back

Use 'were' with plural subjects (you, we, they) and with 'you' in both singular and plural.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ___ (was/were) tired after the game.'

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was

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The students ___ (was/were) studying for the exam.'

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were