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Was, Were — Syllabus
ICSE · Class 2 · English Grammar and Composition
What Was, Were covers in ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition: 2 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Understanding 'Was' and 'Were'.
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2 Topics · ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition · 2026-27
Topics in Was, Were
1
Understanding 'Was' and 'Were'
- Use 'was' with singular subjects like I, he, she, it, or one person/thing.
- Use 'were' with plural subjects like we, you, they, or more than one person/thing.
- 'Was' and 'were' are past tense forms of the word 'are'.
2
Rules and Examples
- 'I' always uses 'was' — I was at school.
- 'He', 'She', 'It' use 'was' — She was tired.
- 'We', 'You', 'They' use 'were' — They were happy.
Key Concepts
'Was' is used with singular subjects'Were' is used with plural subjectsEvery sentence needs the right verb
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What are the important topics in Was, Were for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Was, Were include Understanding 'Was' and 'Were', Rules and Examples. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 2 exams.
How should I revise Was, Were for Class 2 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 19 practice questions on Was, Were. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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