Simple Past To be
Norma Ureña
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ENGLISH ESSENTIALS
Topic 2: Simple past verb TO BE
UNIT 4
Simple past verb "TO BE"
The verb “to be” in the past is used to describe states, conditions, and locations that occurred at a specific moment in the past.
"Were" is used with the subjects "you," "we," and "they."
"Was" is used with the subjects "I," "he," "she," and "it."
In affirmative sentences, the verb "to be" in the past tense has two forms: "was" and "were"
StructureSubject + was/were + complement
AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
Example: They were at the concert.
MORE EXAMPLES
- I was at the park yesterday.
- She was happy with her results.
- We were at the concert last night.
- They were excited about the trip.
"wasn't" "weren't"
In negative sentences using the simple past tense of the verb "to be," you combine the past tense forms "was" and "were" with the word "not."
StructureSubject + was/were +not (wasn't/weren't) + complement
NEGATIVE SENTENCES
Example: They weren't at the concert.
EXAMPLES
- I was not (wasn't) at the office yesterday.
- He was not (wasn't) interested in the offer.
- You were not (weren't) at the meeting.
- They were not (weren't) satisfied with the service.
The verb "to be" functions as an auxiliary. However, the order is different since in yes/ no questions the verb be goes at the beginning, whereas in information questions it goes after the question word.
Yes/ No QuestionsStructureWas/Were +subject + complement?
INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
Example: Were they the concert?
MORE EXAMPLES
- Was she at the party last night?
- Was I late for the meeting?
- Were you happy with the results?
- Were they at home during the storm?
Information QuestionsStructureWh+ was/Were +subject + complement?
INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
Example: Where were the concerts?
MORE EXAMPLES
- Where was he yesterday?
- What was the reason for the delay?
- When were they supposed to arrive?
- Why were you upset earlier?