To solve the problem, we need to determine whether to use
was or
were in each sentence. The choice depends on the subject of the sentence:
- Use
was with singular subjects.
- Use
were with plural subjects.
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. The students ______ eagerly waiting for the results.
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Subject: "The students" (plural)
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Correct form:
were
Answer: The students
were eagerly waiting for the results.
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2. Why ______ she absent from school yesterday?
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Subject: "she" (singular)
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Correct form:
was
Answer: Why
was she absent from school yesterday?
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3. It ______ a surprise when they announced the winner.
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Subject: "It" (singular)
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Correct form:
was
Answer: It
was a surprise when they announced the winner.
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4. ______ you at the concert last night?
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Subject: "you" (plural in this context, as it refers to the person being addressed)
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Correct form:
Were
Answer:
Were you at the concert last night?
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5. The cat ______ hiding under the bed during the thunderstorm.
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Subject: "The cat" (singular)
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Correct form:
was
Answer: The cat
was hiding under the bed during the thunderstorm.
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6. Where ______ you when the power went out?
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Subject: "you" (plural in this context, as i
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of was were worksheet.
