Using 'Was' and 'Were' Correctly

This video tutorial explains the correct usage of 'was' and 'were'. 'Was' is used with pronouns like 'I', 'he', 'she', and 'it' for likely or possible scenarios. 'Were' is used with pronouns like 'you', 'we', and 'they' for unlikely scenarios or wishes. The video provides examples and tips to help remember these rules.

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To clarify the correct usage of 'was' and 'were'

• To discuss past tense verbs in general

• To explain the difference between 'is' and 'are'

• To teach new vocabulary words

Which pronoun is correctly paired with 'was'?

• They

• You

• I

• We

Which sentence correctly uses 'was'?

• They was happy to see you.

• We was going to the park.

• You was late to work.

• I was excited to start my new job.

Which sentence uses 'was' correctly?

• We was planning a trip.

• They was going to the store.

• I was happy to see you.

• You was late to the meeting.

Which sentence correctly uses 'was' for a likely event?

• They was going to the party.

• I was at the meeting yesterday.

• We was planning a surprise.

• If I was a millionaire, I would travel.

Which pronoun is correctly paired with 'were'?

• They

• She

• It

• He

Which sentence correctly uses 'were'?

• She were happy to see you.

• It were raining yesterday.

• He were at the store.

• You were late to work again.

Which sentence uses 'were' correctly?

• We were excited for the trip.

• It were a sunny day.

• She were at the office.

• He were at the concert.

In which scenario would you use 'were'?

• Describing a past event that happened

• Expressing a wish or hypothetical situation

• Narrating a story

• Talking about a future plan

Which sentence is an example of a wishful scenario?

• They were at the meeting.

• She was happy with her results.

• If I were you, I would apologize.

• I was at the park yesterday.