Skip to main content
Chapter 13 of 22
Syllabus

Was, Were

ICSE · Class 2 · English Grammar and Composition

Complete topic list for Was, Were in ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

19 questions20 flashcards3 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Was, Were? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.

1,000+ Class 2 students started this chapter today

2 Topics · ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Was, Were for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition?
Was, Were covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 2 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Was, Were — ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 19 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full Was, Were chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition.