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ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Understanding 'Was', Understanding 'Were', Special Cases: 'There was' and 'There were'.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 19 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Was, Were after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Was and were are used for past actions or conditions.
  • 'Was' is used with singular nouns and pronouns.
  • 'Were' is used with plural nouns and pronouns.
  • Use 'was' with I, he, she, it, and singular nouns.
  • It describes a single person or thing in the past.
  • Example: 'She was tired after school.'
  • Use 'were' with we, you, they, and plural nouns.
  • It describes more than one person or thing in the past.
  • Example: 'They were excited about the trip.'

Common Mistakes to Avoid

We use 'was' for all singular subjects and 'were' for all plural subjects, no matter what.

'Was' and 'were' can be used for present time too.

'There was' and 'There were' mean the same thing, so we can use either.

Memory Tips

Use 'was' with singular subjects (I, he, she, it, that, the cat)

Use 'were' with plural subjects (they, we, you, the dogs, those books)

I was, You were, He/She/It was, We were, They were

Use 'was' with 'there' when only one thing existed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Was, Were for ICSE Class 3 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Was, Were include Understanding 'Was', Understanding 'Were', Special Cases: 'There was' and 'There were'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
How should I revise Was, Were for Class 3 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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