PAST SIMPLE OF THE VERB 70 BE [—armaarve J [—wremocamve | _snonranswens | Twas: twas not (I wasn’t), ‘Wasi...?, Yes, | was. / No, I wasn’t. You were You were not (You weren't) ‘Were you...? Yes, you were. / No, you weren’t. ‘He was He was not (He wasn’t) ‘Washe..? Yes, he was. / No, he wasn't. ‘She was ‘She was not (She wasn’t) ‘Was she...? Yes, she was. / No, she wasn’t. Itwas It was not (it wasn't) ‘Was it? Yes, it was. / No, it wasn't. We were We were not (We weren't) | Were we..? Yes, we were. / No, we weren't. You were You were not (You weren't) | Were you..? Yes, you were. / No, you weren't, They were They were not (They weren't) | Were they... ‘Yes, they were. / No, they weren't. ‘A) Complete the sentences using was or were, B) Complete the sentences using wasn’t. or weren’ Ld very tired after work yesterday. Ltt windy at the beach. 2. We in Dublin last summer. zt at the office yesterday, 3. Karen. illwhen we visited her. 3. The earrings. expensive. att rainy last weekend, 4, Mrs Shorten. my favourite teacher, 5. Steve and Ella at the beach yesterday. 5. tt an easy task. 61 never late for school. 6. The children. very cooperative. 7. The muffins delicious. 7. Oliver interested in the talk. 8. The soup tasty. Bt [porn yesterday, you know! 9. Thatman in prison some years ago. 9, My parents ery happy about it. 10. You sucha cute baby. 10. His car papers inorder. Wit 'B pm when | got home. 11. Cindy dressed for the occasion. 12. My dog very energetic. 12. They saidit true. 13. Her shoes too small for her. 13. The waiter very friendly to us. 14. The exam a bit difficult. 14, Ur in love with Russell. 15. Mr Smith ‘off work last week, 15. The boys. in the pub yesterday evening, C) Ask questions using was or were. ) Put the words in the correct order. 1. the bakery open last Sunday? 1. born/./ was / Sarah/ October / in 2 ‘you at the cinema yesterday? 3. Helen at the dentist two days ago? 2. were/ they /holidays/in/on/./ Greece 4. the girls on time for the dance class? 5. the receptionist helpful? 3, not /it/was/./ rainy / spring / last 6. your parents on holidays last week? 7. Peter ashamed of what he did? 4. was /?/ where / sister / yesterday / your 8 the French test easy or difficult? 9. you born in July? 5. ?/-why/you/so /sleepy/ were 10. ‘your daughter fond of tennis? aL The Smiths your neighbours? 6. worried /. Lucy /was/ the / about / exam 12. Where they last night? 13, Why_____you so tired? 7. not /./ was / Alex very /in / attentive / class 14, Michael a drummer? 15. Bob and Fiona at the wedding? 8. ?/you/ were / yesterday / morning / where E) Answer the questions using short answers. 1. Were the kids quiet? No, 2. Was the restaurant open? Yes, 3. Were you a shy girl? Yes, 4, Were you and Tim tired after the trip? Yes, 5, Was Mrs Potter a good boss? Yes, 6. Was it snowy last winter? No, 7. Was your grandfather bald? Yes, SALIVEWORKSHEETS Digitalizado com CamScanner