Was / Were / There was / There were (Simple Past)

The Olympic Games _______ first held in Athens in 1896.

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• was

There _______ many memorable moments during the last Olympics.

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• was

Michael Phelps ______ the most decorated Olympian of all time.

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• was

There ______ a thrilling finish in the 100-meter dash final.

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• were

The gymnastics team ______ practicing for hours every day.

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• was

There _______ several records broken during the swimming events.

• were

• was

Simone Biles ______ the favorite to win multiple gold medals.

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• was

________ an intense rivalry between the two sprinters.

• There was

• Was

The stadium _________ packed with enthusiastic fans.

• there was

• was

___________ unexpected upsets in the basketball tournament.

• There were

• Were