Name: _____________________________
Was or Were?
Directions: Circle whether “was” or “were” should be used. If “were” is correct circle why.

Example:  Where was / were you yesterday afternoon.

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

1. What  was / were   the weather like in Florida?

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

2. I didn’t buy those jeans because they  was / were  too expensive.

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

3.  Was / Were  you happy to see him?

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

4.  If I was / were  the teacher I would give twice as much homework. 

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

5.  Was / Were  you happy to see him?

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

6.  Was / Were  he here yesterday, even though he  was / were  sick?

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

7.  If there was / were  no consequence for you actions, what would you do?

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

8.  Even while the teacher watched, they was / were fighting and being bad.

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

9. We was / were  watching television.

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact

10.  If I was / were  to take the bus, I would bring headphones everyday.  

Why use?   Singular subject    Plural subject    Second Person subject    Statement is contrary to the fact