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ICSE · Class 2 · English Grammar and Composition
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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?
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'Was' is used with I, he, she, it, and singular nouns. 'Were' is used with we, you, they, and plural nouns. For example: 'I was happy.' 'They were playing.'…
When do we use 'was'?
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We use 'was' when talking about one person or thing in the past. It goes with: I, he, she, it, or a single noun. Example: 'She was at school yesterday.'…
When do we use 'were'?
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We use 'were' when talking about more than one person or thing in the past. It goes with: we, you, they, or plural nouns. Example: 'They were happy.'…
Which word is correct? I ___ at home yesterday. (was/were)
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'Was' is correct. We say 'I was at home yesterday' because 'I' always goes with 'was' in the past tense.
Which word is correct? We ___ at the park. (was/were)
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'Were' is correct. We say 'We were at the park' because 'we' always goes with 'were'.
Which word is correct? He ___ in Class 1 last year. (was/were)
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'Was' is correct. We say 'He was in Class 1 last year' because 'he' is a singular subject and takes 'was'.
Which word is correct? They ___ excited about the trip. (was/were)
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'Were' is correct. 'They' is a plural subject, so it takes 'were'. Sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'…
Which word is correct? The cat ___ sleeping on the sofa. (was/were)
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'Was' is correct. 'The cat' is singular, so it takes 'was'. Sentence: 'The cat was sleeping on the sofa.'…
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