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Using Was / Were Worksheet Download

This worksheet has students decide whether 'was' or 'were' correctly finishes each sentence. It builds understanding of matching the past tense verb to singular and plural subjects.

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Using Was / Were
Students choose whether 'was' or 'were' correctly completes each sentence based on the subject.
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Students choose whether 'was' or 'were' correctly completes each sentence based on the subject.

Student objectives

  • Learn when to use 'was' with singular subjects
  • Learn when to use 'were' with plural subjects
  • Match the correct verb to the sentence subject
  • Practice writing sentences using past tense 'to be'

Everyday practice

  • Tell a friend where you were yesterday
  • Describe what someone was doing when you saw them
  • Write about a trip your family was on
  • Explain who was at a party and who were the last to leave

Standards

L.8.1.c
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