What's Up with Was and Were?

The obstetrician with many patients____ at the hospital yesterday.

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Their children on the bus ____ singing loudly.

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Sam's parents _____ in charge of the Sunday school department.

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Dogs with the same parent _____ sent to the dog pound.

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A parcel of clothes, toys and other decorations ____ posted to you.

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Those pies on the table _____ sold for twenty dollars.

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Mrs. Green and Mr. Black _____ promoted last month.

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That group of stars ____ twinkling as if it was already Christmas.

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There ____ an obstruction on Blue Hill Road that blocked traffic for hours.

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Jesus ____ crucified on a cross over two thousand years ago.

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