To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with either
was or
were, depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Here's the step-by-step explanation:
Rules:
1. Use
was for singular subjects.
2. Use
were for plural subjects.
Solution:
1.
The kite ______ up.
- Subject: "The kite" (singular)
- Verb: "was"
- Sentence: The kite
was up.
2.
Dogs ______ fast.
- Subject: "Dogs" (plural)
- Verb: "were"
- Sentence: Dogs
were fast.
3.
Cars ______ on a road.
- Subject: "Cars" (plural)
- Verb: "were"
- Sentence: Cars
were on a road.
4.
The rat ______ fat.
- Subject: "The rat" (singular)
- Verb: "was"
- Sentence: The rat
was fat.
5.
Pencil ______ red.
- Subject: "Pencil" (singular)
- Verb: "was"
- Sentence: Pencil
was red.
6.
Birds ______ in a nest.
- Subject: "Birds" (plural)
- Verb: "were"
- Sentence: Birds
were in a nest.
7.
My dog ______ calm.
- Subject: "My dog" (singular)
- Verb: "was"
- Sentence: My dog
was calm.
8.
They ______ happy.
- Subject: "They" (plural)
- Verb: "were"
- Sentence: They
were happy.
Final Answer:
1. The kite
was up.
2. Dogs
were fast.
3. Cars
were on a road.
4. The rat
was fat.
5. Pencil
was red.
6. Birds
were in a nest.
7. My dog
was calm.
8. They
were happy.
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{was} \\
2. & \text{were} \\
3. & \text{were} \\
4. & \text{was} \\
5. & \text{was} \\
6. & \text{were} \\
7. & \text{was} \\
8. & \text{were} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of was were worksheet.
