Understanding 'Was' and 'Were' Usage

This video lesson from twominuteenglish.com teaches the correct usage of 'was' and 'were', the past forms of the verb 'to be'. It explains how 'was' is used for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects, with examples. The lesson also covers the use of 'were' in hypothetical conditionals, regardless of the subject. Practical examples and dialogues are provided to illustrate these concepts.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding the use of 'was' and 'were'

• Practicing pronunciation

• Improving reading skills

Which form of 'to be' is 'was' the past tense of?

• 'is' or 'am'

• 'are' or 'is'

• 'am' or 'are'

• 'were' or 'is'

In which situation would you use 'was'?

• Talking about multiple people

• Describing a past event involving one person

• Discussing future plans

• Referring to a hypothetical situation

What is the past form of 'are'?

• 'was'

• 'is'

• 'were'

• 'am'

When do we use 'were' instead of 'was'?

• For present events

• For plural subjects

• For singular subjects

• For future events

What is the exception to using 'was' and 'were'?

• When referring to past habits

• When talking about the future

• When using hypothetical conditionals

• When discussing present events

Which sentence correctly uses 'were' in a hypothetical conditional?

• 'If I was you, I would go.'

• 'If she was here, she would help.'

• 'If I were you, I would study.'

• 'If he was taller, he would play basketball.'

What would you say if you were imagining being someone else?

• 'If I was you...'

• 'If I am you...'

• 'If I be you...'

• 'If I were you...'

Which of the following is an example of using 'was' correctly?

• 'I was at the park.'

• 'They was happy.'

• 'You was late.'

• 'We was going to the store.'

How would you describe a past event involving multiple people?

• 'They was there.'

• 'He were there.'

• 'They were there.'

• 'She was there.'