Understanding 'Was' and 'Were' in Simple Past Tense

This video tutorial covers the use of 'was' and 'were' in English grammar, focusing on their function in simple past tense nominal sentences. It explains the formulas for constructing positive, negative, and interrogative sentences, and provides examples and practice questions to reinforce learning. The tutorial also includes exercises to help learners apply these concepts effectively.

What is the primary function of 'was' and 'were' in English grammar?

• To indicate future actions

• To describe ongoing actions

• To denote past actions

• To express hypothetical situations

Which subject would you use 'was' with?

• You

• We

• I

• They

Which of the following subjects would require 'were'?

• He

• She

• It

• They

In the sentence 'The book ___ on the table', which word correctly fills the blank?

• are

• is

• were

• was

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

• Subject + was + not + noun/adjective/adverb

• Subject + was + not + verb

• Subject + was + verb

• Subject + not + was + verb

Which of the following is a correct interrogative sentence using 'were'?

• Was you at the party?

• You were at the party?

• You was at the party?

• Were you at the party?

In the sentence 'Agus ___ a student two years ago', which word correctly fills the blank?

• are

• was

• were

• is

How would you form a positive sentence with 'were'?

• Were + subject + noun/adjective/adverb

• Subject + not + were + noun/adjective/adverb

• Subject + were + noun/adjective/adverb

• Subject + were + not + noun/adjective/adverb

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• She was excited.

• We was late.

• He were tired.

• They was happy.

What is the correct form for the sentence: '___ you at the meeting yesterday?'

• Was

• Are

• Is

• Were