The Verb "To Be" - Past Tense

Let's read about a fun day yesterday!

Yesterday was a great day! I was at the beach with my family. My parents were very happy. We were all tired after a long day of playing in the sand. It was sunny all day, which wasn't a surprise for a summer day. You were also at the beach, right?

How it Works: Past Tense

The past tense of "to be" is used for actions or states that happened in the past.

Use WAS with the subjects I, He, She, It.
Example: "I was at home."
Use WERE with the subjects You, We, They.
Example: "They were happy."

Practice Time!

Fill in the blanks with was or were.

Quick Summary

Subject	Verb
I, He, She, It	was
You, We, They	were