Understanding Past Tense Forms

This video tutorial explains how to use the verb 'to be' in the past tense, focusing on 'was' and 'were'. It covers the use of 'was' with pronouns like I, he, she, and it, and 'were' with pronouns like you, we, and they. The tutorial also discusses the negative forms 'wasn't' and 'weren't', and how to form questions by placing the verb before the subject.

Which pronoun would you use with 'was' in the past tense?

• We

• You

• They

• I

What is the negative form of 'was'?

• Wasn't

• Weren't

• Aren't

• Isn't

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• They was at school.

• She was at school.

• He were at school.

• I were happy.

Which sentence is in the negative form?

• He wasn't at school.

• They were buying shoes.

• We were late.

• I was excited.

What is the contraction for 'was not'?

• Isn't

• Aren't

• Wasn't

• Weren't

Which of the following is a correct negative sentence?

• We wasn't happy.

• They wasn't happy.

• He weren't happy.

• I wasn't happy.

How do you form a question with 'was'?

• Add 'do' before the subject

• Add 'did' before the subject

• Subject first, then 'was'

• 'Was' first, then subject

Identify the correct question form.

• Okay was she?

• Was she okay?

• She was okay?

• She okay was?

Which pronoun would you use with 'were' in the past tense?

• It

• They

• She

• He

What is the negative form of 'were'?

• Wasn't

• Weren't

• Isn't

• Aren't