These "was were" exercises are prepared in the question test format with answers. At the explanations tab, we listed several was/were examples and sentences.
EXERCISE
EXPLANATION
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the Was Were Exercises below.
1
Where _____ you last night? I called you, but you didn't answer.
a.
is
b.
was
c.
were
2
I _____ at the supermarket when you sent me the message.
a.
am
b.
were
c.
was
3
They _____ very happy after winning the game.
a.
were
b.
was
c.
is
4
It _____ so cold yesterday that we stayed inside all day.
a.
was
b.
were
c.
are
5
The children _____ at the park all afternoon.
a.
is
b.
were
c.
was
6
My grandmother _____ born in 1945.
a.
is
b.
was
c.
were
7
Why _____ the doors open when I arrived?
a.
was
b.
are
c.
were
8
When I was a child, my favorite food _____ pizza.
a.
was
b.
is
c.
were
9
We _____ late for the meeting because of the traffic.
a.
was
b.
is
c.
were
10
She _____ very tired after the long journey.
a.
were
b.
was
c.
is
