Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to use 'was' and 'were' in sentences. You will understand how to form the past simple tense with 'be'.
Key Points
'Was' and 'Were' are past forms of 'am', 'is', and 'are'. Use 'was' with 'I', 'he', 'she', 'it'. Use 'were' with 'you', 'we', 'they'. Key rule: 'Was' and 'were' are used to talk about past situations.
Examples
- I was happy.
- She was at school.
- He was tired.
- We were excited.
- They were friends.
- You were right.
Memory Tips
- 💡 'Was' goes with 'I', 'he', 'she', 'it'.
- 💡 'Were' is for 'you', 'we', 'they'.
- 💡 Use 'was/were' for past time.
- 💡 Remember: 'Was' = one person.
- 💡 Remember: 'Were' = two or more people.
- 💡 Think of 'was' as 'was single',
- 💡 Think of 'were' as 'were together'.
Summary
We use 'was' and 'were' for the past. 'Was' for one person; 'were' for more.
