The task involves filling in the gaps with the correct forms of
WAS,
WERE,
WASN'T, or
WEREN'T. To solve this, we need to consider the subject of each sentence and whether it is singular or plural, as well as the context (affirmative or negative).
Solution:
1.
I _______ born in Japan but my brother _______ born there. He _______ in England.
-
I was born in Japan but my brother wasn't born there. He was in England.
2.
We _______ at the cinema last night.
-
We were at the cinema last night.
3.
Susan and Megan _______ hardworking when they _______ at primary school?
-
Susan and Megan were hardworking when they were at primary school?
4.
Marilyn Monroe _______ a beautiful actress.
-
Marilyn Monroe was a beautiful actress.
5.
Mr Brown _______ a rich man when he _______ young but now he is a rich man.
-
Mr Brown wasn't a rich man when he was young but now he is a rich man.
6.
It _______ rainy yesterday but it _______ cloudy.
-
It was rainy yesterday but it wasn't cloudy.
7.
Where _______ your sister yesterday afternoon?
-
Where was your sister yesterday afternoon?
8.
I _______ good at football when I _______ little but now I am good at football.
-
I wasn't good at football when I was little but now I am good at football.
9.
My father _______ at home last night because he _______ at work.
-
My father wasn't at home last night because he was at work.
10.
When _______ your parents born?
-
When were your parents born?
11.
You _______ in the canteen a few minutes ago.
-
You were in the canteen a few minutes ago.
12.
They _______ successful in the last exam.
-
They were successful in the last exam.
13.
Bob Marley _______ a famous singer.
-
Bob Marley was a famous singer.
14.
How old _______ you when your brother _______ born?
-
How old were you when your brother was born?
15.
Why _______ Sandy sad yesterday?
-
Why was Sandy sad yesterday?
Final Answer:
1.
was, wasn't, was
2.
were
3.
were, were
4.
was
5.
wasn't, was
6.
was, wasn't
7.
was
8.
wasn't, was
9.
wasn't, was
10.
were
11.
were
12.
were
13.
was
14.
were, was
15.
was
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{was, wasn't, was} \\
2. \text{were} \\
3. \text{were, were} \\
4. \text{was} \\
5. \text{wasn't, was} \\
6. \text{was, wasn't} \\
7. \text{was} \\
8. \text{wasn't, was} \\
9. \text{wasn't, was} \\
10. \text{were} \\
11. \text{were} \\
12. \text{were} \\
13. \text{was} \\
14. \text{were, was} \\
15. \text{was} \\
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of was were worksheet.
