Verb TO BE in Past Tense

Introduction

• Topic: Verb TO BE in Past Tense (WAS/WERE)
• Previous Lesson: Verb TO BE in Present Tense
• Pronouns: I, He, She, It, You, We, They

Positive Form

• I -> I was
• He -> He was
• She -> She was
• It -> It was
• You -> You were (singular and plural)
• We -> We were
• They -> They were

Negative Form

• Add NOT after the verb
• Examples:
  • I was -> I was not
  • He was -> He was not
  • She was -> She was not (or She wasn't)
  • It was -> It wasn't
  • You were -> You were not
  • We were -> We were not (or We weren't)
  • They were -> They weren't

Interrogative Form (Questions)

• Move the verb TO BE to the front of the sentence
• Examples:
  • I was -> Was I?
  • He was -> Was he?
  • She was -> Was she?
  • It was -> Was it?
  • You were -> Were you?
  • We were -> Were we?
  • They were -> Were they?
• Example Sentences:
  • I was a student. -> Was I a student?
  • He was happy. -> Was he happy?
  • You were busy. -> Were you busy?

Practice

• Make your own sentences and practice every day.

Conclusion

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