Halloween story worksheet with a haunted house and black cat illustration.

To solve this task, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "to be" (was, were, wasn't, weren't) based on the context provided in the story.

Let's go through the text step by step:

1. It was Halloween night.
- This is a statement about a specific time in the past, so we use "was."

2. It was dark and cold.
- Again, describing the conditions at that time, so we use "was."

3. Everybody was at home.
- Referring to everyone being at their homes, so we use "was."

4. But some children were in the street.
- Talking about multiple children, so we use "were."

5. They were excited and happy.
- Describing the state of the children, so we use "were."

6. At the end of the street there was a house.
- Introducing a singular house, so we use "was."

7. It was a haunted house.
- Describing the house, so we use "was."

8. The children decided to go there.
- No blank here.

9. Was it a good idea?
- Asking a question about the decision, so we use "was."

10. The house was very old.
- Describing the age of the house, so we use "was."

11. People were too scared to go there.
- Talking about people's feelings, so we use "were."

12. There were so many strange stories about the place.
- Referring to multiple stories, so we use "were."

13. But the kids were bold and brave.
- Describing the kids' characteristics, so we use "were."

14. One boy, who was the leader of the group, went inside.
- Identifying one boy as the leader, so we use "was."

15. The other kids followed just behind him.
- No blank here.

16. The house was a scary place.
- Describing the nature of the house, so we use "was."

17. There were spiderwebs everywhere.
- Referring to multiple spiderwebs, so we use "were."

18. And suddenly they heard a noise.
- No blank here.

19. They were so scared they couldn’t move.
- Describing their reaction, so we use "were."

20. One girl screamed.
- No blank here.

21. Something jumped at her.
- No blank here.

22. It was so dark.
- Describing the condition, so we use "was."

23. It was a big black cat.
- Identifying what made the noise, so we use "was."

24. The kids were not bold and brave any more.
- Changing state, so we use "were not" or "weren't."

25. They wanted to get out.
- No blank here.

26. It was almost midnight.
- Describing the time, so we use "was."

27. And the house was suddenly full of strange noises.
- Describing the situation, so we use "was."

28. It was a funny adventure no more.
- Indicating change, so we use "was."

29. ‘Help’, somebody shouted.
- No blank here.

Now, let's compile the final answers:

Final Answer:
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