BE
Am are is
Was-were
To ask questions in the past tense with the verb
to be we use was and were. It is formed by
reversing the order of the subject and the verb
(Para realizar preguntas en tiempo pasado con
el verbo to be utilizamos was y were. Se forma
invirtiendo el orden del sujeto y el verbo).
Was Were
I He She It You We They
I was happy but We were tired
today I am sad but today we are
ready to run
Expressions
Last night Yesterday
Last year Today
Last week Two years ago
Last month The day before
Last time yesterday
Las weekend
An example of how to make sentences
with was and were
Person + past verb + object + place + time.
Pedro was happy in Burger King yesterday.
Affirmative
I was late for the meeting
He was at the cinema.
She was in the garden.
It was prehistoric animal.
Affirmative
We were excited about the trip.
They were in the garden.
You were away on vacation last month.
Negative
I wasn´t a writer
He wasn´t a doctor.
She wasn´t at school yesterday.
It wasn´t my dad´s birthday on Sunday,
Negative
You weren´t happy with the surprise
They weren´t excited about the vacation.
We weren´t at the café yesterday.
Short answers
Was I ?
Yes. You were No. You weren´t
Was She?
Yes, She was No. She wasn´t
Was He?
Yes, He was [Link] wasn´t
Was It ?
Yes, It was No. It wasn´t
Short answers
Were you ?
Yes. we were No. We weren´t
Were we?
Yes. We were No. We weren´t
Were they?
Yes. They were Yes. They weren´t
Questions with w
What was it?
R.-
Where were you last night?
R.-
Where were they?
R.-
Complete the dialogue with was, were, wasn't or weren't.
Dough: Where (1) _________ you last night Martin? I called you but you (2)
_______ at home.
Martin: No, I (3) ______. Betty and I (4) ______ at a friend’s house. We had dinner
there and then watched TV.
Dough: Did you watch a film?
Martin: No, there (5) ______ a boxing match on Channel 7. It (6) ______ great, but
the girls (7) _______ upset!
Dough: They hate boxing, right?
Martin: Yes, and there (8) ________ another TV in the house
When I was lost,
you were my guide,
In every moment,
you were by my side.
Our hearts were whispers
in the dark,
And in your eyes,
I found my spark.
When love was new and
skies were clear,
You were my world,
my every cheer.
Now memories are softly worn,
But in my heart,
you were reborn.
When love was young and
dreams were bright,
You were my sun in every night.
Now though the years
have gently flown,
What was, is now a love still known.
When our hearts were one and
skies were blue,
I was in love, and
so were you.
Though time has passed and
dreams have changed,
What was true then still remains.
Conversation
Karen: How was the party last night?
Maria: It was amazing! Everyone was dancing and having a
great time.
Karen: I wish I could have been there. Where were you
when I called?
Maria: I was outside talking to some friends. Sorry I missed
your call.
Karen: No worries! Maybe next time we can hang out
together.
Maria: Absolutely! Let’s plan something soon.
Conversation
Mery: How was the meeting yesterday?
Melani:It was very productive. Everyone was engaged in the
discussion.
Mery: That’s great to hear. Where were we supposed to meet for
lunch?
Melani: We were going to meet at the café on Main Street, but I think
we changed plans.
Mery: Oh, I didn’t realize that. Let’s try again next week.
Melani: Sounds good! I’ll check my schedule
Was Brad Pitt Angelina
Jolie's husband?
Was Ariana Grande in
the victorius series?
Were BTS in Bolivia?
Was Silvestre Stallone in the
Titanic movie?
Simple Past
There are two types of
verbs.
Irregular Regular
REGULAR VERBS
Add “ed” or “d” to the regular
verb to form the simple past.
Like = Liked Stay = Stayed
IRREGULAR VERBS
Irregular verbs do not follow
the usual rules for verb forms.
Go = Went Make = Made
Simple past tense of regular verbs in
affirmative
I brushed my teeth three times.
She cleaned her house.
Santiago studied yesterday morning.
We finished work at 8:00 pm.
My father arrived at home very late.
Simple past tense of irregular verbs in affirmative
You took a shower yesterday.
She had breakfast at her boyfriend’s home.
Ian went to bed at midnight.
We had classes all day.
Bladimir read a complete book.
Simple present:
She plays I play
Simple past:
She played I played
Yesterday Today Now
Simple past Simple present
Was-were Am-is-are am+ doing
I am bored.
I was bored Is+ eating
Made-did-played Do-make-eat-listen Are+
I did my homework I do my homework I am doing
1. Have-Had 1. Brush-Brushed
2. Go-Went 2. Clean- Cleaned
3. Get up-Got up 3. Study- Studied
4. Take-Took
5. Go-Went
6. Read-Read
7. Sleep-Slept
She read a book yesterday.
She reads books in my house.
+ Used to___
- Did not use to
? Did ___use to__
‘Used to’ is used to talk about past situations or habits that continued
for months or years and to emphasize that the situation today is
different.
‘Used to’ has the same form in all persons, singular and plural and it
is followed by
infinitive.
Example:
I used to eat meat but not now, now I'm a vegetarian.
We also use ‘Used to’ …for things that were true but are not true anymore.
Example:
1.- I used to think Armando was serious, but I realize he´s a
very nice person.
2.- I used to live with my parents but now I live with my
husband.
or
I live with my husband but I used to live with my parents.
? Question
and
- Negative
We form questions with the auxiliary verb did, the subject and the verb “use”
without –d.
Example: Ana used to have long hair(+)
Did Ana use to have long hair?
Yes. She did
No. She didn´t
Did you use to play any musical instruments?
Yes. I did
No. I didn´t
Did you use to have any pets growing up?
Yes. I did
No. I didn´t
We form negations with the auxiliary verb did not (didn’t),
the subject and the verb “use” without –d.
Example:
I used to like vegatables
I didn't use to like vegetables when I was a kid
They didn't use to travel much before they got married.
My brother didn't use to be interested in science.
