Was Were Exercises & Worksheet

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. Also, you can download "was were" worksheets as PDF or Word files in the worksheet tab.

Was & Were – A1 Grammar Guide

"Was" and "were" are the past tense forms of the verb to be. We use them to talk about something in the past.

Form and Use

  • Was is used with I, he, she, it.
  • Were is used with you, we, they.

Use "was" and "were" to:

  • Talk about a past state or situation.
  • Talk about where someone or something was.
Subject Verb Example
I was I was at home yesterday.
He / She / It was She was tired.
You / We / They were They were happy.

Was & Were Examples

  • I was late to school.
  • He was at the park.
  • You were hungry.
  • We were friends in school.
  • They were in the classroom.

Quick Tips

Keep in mind the following tips before you start practicing our was were exercises.
  • Use was for one person or thing (singular).
  • Use were for more than one person or thing (plural).
  • “You” always takes were, even if you talk to one person.
  • Try replacing "was/were" with "am/is/are" in your mind to check if the sentence makes sense (for beginners).
Exercises
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Choose the correct option to complete the Was Were Exercises & Worksheet 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
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