To solve this worksheet, we need to choose between
was and
were for each sentence. Here is the simple rule to remember:
* Use
was for one person or thing (I, he, she, it, or singular nouns like "the test").
* Use
were for more than one person or thing (we, they, you, or plural nouns like "pencils").
*Note: The word "you" always uses
were, even if you are talking to just one person.*
Let's look at each sentence step-by-step:
1.
We \_\_\_\_\_\_ in the theatre.
* Subject: "We" (more than one person).
* Choice:
were
2.
How old \_\_\_\_\_\_ Kate last year?
* Subject: "Kate" (one person/she).
* Choice:
was
3.
Where \_\_\_\_\_\_ you last Saturday?
* Subject: "You".
* Rule: "You" always takes
were.
* Choice:
were
4.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ in the library at eight o'clock.
* Subject: "I".
* Choice:
was
5.
Ann \_\_\_\_\_\_ at home yesterday morning.
* Subject: "Ann" (one person/she).
* Choice:
was
6.
The color pencils \_\_\_\_\_\_ under the table.
* Subject: "The color pencils" (more than one/they).
* Choice:
were
7.
The English test \_\_\_\_\_\_ very easy.
* Subject: "The English test" (one thing/it).
* Choice:
was
8.
Why \_\_\_\_\_\_ she in the back of the van?
* Subject: "She" (one person).
* Choice:
was
9.
We \_\_\_\_\_\_ too tired to finish.
* Subject: "We" (more than one person).
* Choice:
were
10.
\_\_\_\_\_\_ you born in 2000?
* Subject: "You".
* Rule: "You" always takes
were.
* Choice:
Were (Capitalized because it starts the sentence).
Final Answer:
1. were
2. was
3. were
4. was
5. was
6. were
7. was
8. was
9. were
10. Were
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar worksheets for grade 4.
