Worksheets

A worksheet to practice the use of "was" and "were" in very simple sentences, for beginners.

Drag the pictures to the situations and write "was" or "were".

was/were + weather

Read the sentences carefully and complete the exercises using the Past Continuous tense (was / were + V-ing).

Listen and choose.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the past (verb to be). Be sure to understand the context and write WAS, WAS NOT, WERE or WERE NOT.

Lesson 12:  Past Simple-was/wasn’t-were/weren’t

Grammar Focus: Past Simple (Regular Verbs), Was/Were, and Couldn’t.

Instructions: Fill in the blanks using the Past Simple form of the verbs in brackets.

Complete the tasks given.

Transform each sentence into a yes/no question. Then write both the short affirmative answer and the short negative answer. Finally, check whether the answer from the text is Yes or No.

Complete with was / were or wasn't / weren't to make true sentences. 

Was / were past simple to be

Complete.

Fill in the spaces with the correct Simple Past form of the verb To Be (was/were).

was/were

places

time

Analyze the chart and complete the sentences using was/were - wasn't/weren't

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. I regret not __________ (apply) for that job.
I wish I {had applied|had applied for that job}

2. He stopped skateboarding years ago.
If only he {hadn't stopped|had not stopped} skateboarding.

3. I don’t have enough time now. (have)
I wish I {had} more time now.

4. She isn’t very confident. (be)
If only she {had been} more confident.

5. My friend is too negative. (not be)
I’d rather my friend {weren't|were not} so negative.

6. I didn’t study enough for the exam. (study)
I wish I {had studied} enough.

7. He can’t play like before. (can)
I wish he {could play} like before.

8. I didn’t tell my friend the truth. (tell)
I wish I {had told} my friend the truth.

9. I’m not very good at speaking English. (be)
I wish I {were|was} better at speaking English.

10. My brother spends too much time playing video games. (not spend)
I’d rather my brother {didn't spend|did not spend} so much time playing video games.

Grammar was/were

Complete the test

Read very carefuly the instructions and solve the exercises.

Remember to start a sentence with capital letter.

Remember to use WAS / WERE + VERB + ING

was were

listening activity to practice and reinforce the forms of the verb to be in past: was-were and the forms of the modals can - could

was/were

places

time

Complete the tasks.