RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE-LEARNING CHART – PART-2.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE-LEARNING CHART – PART-2.

​The Rapidex English Speaking Course is a renowned self-study guide designed to help learners master English communication skills. One of its key lessons focuses on the correct usage of the past tense forms “was” and “were.”​

Understanding ‘Was’ and ‘Were’:

• ‘Was’: Used with singular subjects (I, he, she, it) to indicate a past state or action.​

  • Example: I was at the market yesterday.​

• ‘Were’: Used with plural subjects (we, you, they) and the singular ‘you’ to indicate a past state or action.​

  • Example: They were happy with the results.

Learning Chart – Part-2:

While the specific “Learning Chart – Part-2” from the Rapidex course isn’t directly available in the provided sources, learners can benefit from supplementary materials that reinforce the use of “was” and “were.” For instance, the video titled “English Sentences – Part 2. Rapidex English Speaking Course – Book.” offers practical examples and exercises to enhance understanding. ​

Additional Resources:

For a comprehensive understanding and more exercises, consider exploring the Rapidex English Speaking Course available on platforms like Amazon. This resource provides structured lessons and practice exercises to build confidence in English communication. ​

Practice Exercise:

Convert the following sentences to use the correct form of “was” or “were”:

1. She ___ (be) excited about the trip.​

2. You ___ (be) invited to the party.​

3. They ___ (be) not at home last night.​

4. I ___ (be) surprised by the news.​

5. We ___ (be) friends in college.​

Answers:

1. was​

2. were​

3. were​

4. was​

5. were​

By consistently practicing such exercises and referring to reputable resources, learners can effectively master the use of “was” and “were” in English sentences.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE-LEARNING CHART – PART-2.

Here’s a helpful guide for:

RAPIDEX English Speaking Course – Translation -16

Use of “Was” & “Were” – Learning Chart (Part 2)

Topic: Simple Past Tense (Be Verb Usage)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Language: English with Hindi Translation
Source Style: Based on Rapidex method

“Was” and “Were” – कब और कैसे प्रयोग करें?

ये दोनों “Be” verb के past tense रूप हैं।

Chart 1: Affirmative Sentences (सकारात्मक वाक्य)

Chart 2: Negative Sentences (नकारात्मक वाक्य)

Structure:
Subject + was/were + not + object/complement

Chart 3: Interrogative Sentences (प्रश्नवाचक वाक्य)

Structure:
Was/Were + subject + object/complement + ?

Use of “Was” & “Were” in Spoken English (Conversation Style):

A: Where were you yesterday?
B: I was at my grandmother’s house.

A: Was she ill?
B: Yes, she was a little sick.

Practice Exercise

Translate the following into English:

1. वे बाजार में थे।
   → They were in the market.

2. क्या वह डॉक्टर था?
   → Was he a doctor?

3. मैं स्कूल में नहीं था।
   → I was not in school.

4. क्या तुम खुश थे?
   → Were you happy?

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