Problem Overview:
The task involves choosing the correct form of the verb "was" or "were" to complete each sentence. The key distinction is:
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Was is used with singular subjects.
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Were is used with plural subjects.
Solution and Explanation:
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
---
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1. Tony was / were late, as usual.
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Subject: Tony (singular)
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Correct Form: Was
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Reason: "Tony" is a singular noun.
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Completed Sentence: Tony
was late, as usual.
---
####
2. All the students was / were rowdy today.
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Subject: All the students (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "All the students" refers to multiple individuals, making it plural.
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Completed Sentence: All the students
were rowdy today.
---
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3. I was / were unprepared for that test.
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Subject: I (singular)
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Correct Form: Was
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Reason: "I" is always singular in English.
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Completed Sentence: I
was unprepared for that test.
---
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4. My parents was / were not pleased with what I did.
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Subject: My parents (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "Parents" is a plural noun because it refers to two people.
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Completed Sentence: My parents
were not pleased with what I did.
---
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5. We was / were disqualified from entering the contest.
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Subject: We (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "We" is a plural pronoun.
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Completed Sentence: We
were disqualified from entering the contest.
---
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6. Paul and Evan was / were amazing out there today.
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Subject: Paul and Evan (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "Paul and Evan" refers to two individuals, making it plural.
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Completed Sentence: Paul and Evan
were amazing out there today.
---
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7. Our customers was / were very happy with their service.
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Subject: Our customers (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "Customers" is a plural noun.
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Completed Sentence: Our customers
were very happy with their service.
---
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8. I thought these boots was / were bigger.
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Subject: These boots (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "Boots" is a plural noun.
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Completed Sentence: I thought these boots
were bigger.
---
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9. Alice was / were very grumpy today.
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Subject: Alice (singular)
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Correct Form: Was
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Reason: "Alice" is a singular noun.
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Completed Sentence: Alice
was very grumpy today.
---
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10. My neighbors was / were away all weekend.
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Subject: My neighbors (plural)
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Correct Form: Were
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Reason: "Neighbors" is a plural noun.
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Completed Sentence: My neighbors
were away all weekend.
---
Final Answer:
1. Tony
was late, as usual.
2. All the students
were rowdy today.
3. I
was unprepared for that test.
4. My parents
were not pleased with what I did.
5. We
were disqualified from entering the contest.
6. Paul and Evan
were amazing out there today.
7. Our customers
were very happy with their service.
8. I thought these boots
were bigger.
9. Alice
was very grumpy today.
10. My neighbors
were away all weekend.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. was, 2. were, 3. was, 4. were, 5. were, 6. were, 7. were, 8. were, 9. was, 10. were}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of was were worksheet.