Was and were are used to tell about the things that have already happened. Was is used with he, she, it, I – one name. Were is used with you, we, they – more than one name.
Exercises
Q. Complete the following sentences using was or were.
- The engine __________ very powerful.
- They __________ playing in the park.
- The cows __________ very angry.
- It __________ Christmas yesterday.
- The shops __________ closed yesterday.
Answers
- was
- were
- were
- was
- were