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This document appears to be an English grammar worksheet that provides exercises on using the past tense forms of the verb "to be". It includes: 1) Filling in blanks with "was" or "were" to complete sentences. 2) Answering questions using the past tense of "to be". 3) Putting sentences into negative form by using "was/were not". The worksheet provides context for practicing different uses of the past tense verb "to be" in short sentences and questions.

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Past Simple

This document appears to be an English grammar worksheet that provides exercises on using the past tense forms of the verb "to be". It includes: 1) Filling in blanks with "was" or "were" to complete sentences. 2) Answering questions using the past tense of "to be". 3) Putting sentences into negative form by using "was/were not". The worksheet provides context for practicing different uses of the past tense verb "to be" in short sentences and questions.

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  • Was or Were Exercises: This page provides exercises for practicing the past tense of the verb 'to be' through fill-in-the-blank, negation, and question-answer formats.

Name ________________________

No ___ Class____ Date ___/___/___

Complete the sentences using


was or were. Fill in the blanks with the right form

1. She_______ very pretty. of the verb “to be” in the past simple.

2. They________ at school. 1. _______Mary a singer?

3. He_____ at home last night. 2. _______ the door open ?

4. I________ very naughty. 3. ______your sister a nurse?

5. We_______ in London last week. 4._______ the boys at home?

6. They__________ good friends. 5. _______ you at the cinema?

7. It_________ sunny yesterday. 6. ______ the book interesting ?

8. I__________ at the cinema yesterday. 7. _______ your father an actor?

9. Lucy and Mary______ good students. 8. _______your parents happy?

10. We_________ single last year.

Put these sentences into negative form.


1. I was John’s wife.
_______________________________
2. My grandparents were poor.
Answer the questions using short form:
_______________________________
1. Was Mr. Smith a mechanic? No, ________.
3. Susan was a fat girl.
2. Were you ill ? No,________________.
_______________________________
3. Was I right ? Yes,_____________.
4. My hair was short.
4. Was your father at home? No,__________.
_______________________________
5. Was it expensive? Yes,___________.
5. We were artists.
6. Was your mother a doctor? Yes, ________.
_______________________________
7. Were the children naughty? No, ________.
6. They were husband and wife.
8. Was Sheila angry? No, _______________.
_______________________________
9. Was I tall? Yes, _____________.
10. Was the dog on the tree? Yes, ________.

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