Sure! Let’s solve this “Fill in the Blank” worksheet step by step. The task is to choose the correct form of the verb
“to be” — either
“was” or
“were” — based on the subject of each sentence.
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🔑 Key Grammar Rule:
- Use
“was” with
singular subjects (I, he, she, it, or singular nouns).
- Use
“were” with
plural subjects (you, we, they, or plural nouns).
> 💡 Note: “I” always uses “was” (not “were”), even though “I” is first person singular — that’s just how English works!
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✔ Let’s go through each question:
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1. We ______ frightened by the storm.
→ Subject:
We → plural
✔ Correct answer:
were
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2. I ______ not at my best yesterday.
→ Subject:
I → always uses “was”
✔ Correct answer:
was
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3. My friends ______ shocked by my news.
→ Subject:
My friends → plural noun
✔ Correct answer:
were
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4. My dog ______ so sweet today.
→ Subject:
My dog → singular noun
✔ Correct answer:
was
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5. My job ______ easier to do this week.
→ Subject:
My job → singular noun
✔ Correct answer:
was
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6. Those glasses ______ pinching my nose.
→ Subject:
Those glasses → plural noun (“glasses” refers to eyewear, which is plural)
✔ Correct answer:
were
> 📝 Note: Even though “glasses” might sound like one object, grammatically it’s treated as plural.
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7. This book ______ pretty good after all.
→ Subject:
This book → singular noun
✔ Correct answer:
was
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🟩 Final Answers:
1.
were
2.
was
3.
were
4.
was
5.
was
6.
were
7.
was
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🧠 Summary Tip:
Always ask yourself:
“Is the subject singular or plural?”
- Singular →
was
- Plural →
were
- Exception:
I → was
You’ve got this! 😊📚
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet fill in the blank.
