To solve this worksheet, we need to choose between
was and
were for each sentence.
Here is the simple rule:
- Use
was when talking about
one person or thing (singular), like *I, he, she, it*, or *the dog*.
- Use
were when talking about
more than one person or thing (plural), like *we, you, they*, or *the books*.
-
Special Rule: Always use
were with the word
you, even if you are talking to just one person.
Let's go through each question step by step:
1.
We \_\_\_\_\_ in school.
- "We" means more than one person. So, we use
were.
2.
My mom \_\_\_\_\_ here.
- "My mom" is one person (she). So, we use
was.
3.
\_\_\_\_\_ those your books?
- "Those" refers to more than one book (plural). So, we use
Were. (Also, it’s a question, so the first letter is capitalized).
4.
This \_\_\_\_\_ not my cat.
- "This" refers to one thing (singular). So, we use
was.
5.
\_\_\_\_\_ you going to PE?
- The subject is "you". Remember the special rule: always use
were with "you". Capitalize the first letter:
Were.
6.
The books \_\_\_\_\_ big.
- "Books" is plural (more than one). So, we use
were.
7.
The dog \_\_\_\_\_ black and white.
- "The dog" is one animal (singular). So, we use
was.
8.
He \_\_\_\_\_ not at my house.
- "He" is one person (singular). So, we use
was.
9.
Her boys \_\_\_\_\_ playing ball.
- "Boys" is plural (more than one boy). So, we use
were.
10.
The bus \_\_\_\_\_ late for school.
- "The bus" is one thing (singular). So, we use
was.
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Final Answer:
1. were
2. was
3. Were
4. was
5. Were
6. were
7. was
8. was
9. were
10. was
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and was were worksheet.
