RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE – INTRODUCTION – PART-1

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE – INTRODUCTION – PART-1

 RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE

Translation – 16: USE OF “WAS” & “WERE”

 Introduction – Part 1

 What are “Was” and “Were”?

“Was” and “Were” are past tense forms of the verb “to be.” They are used in different contexts based on subject and sentence structure.

Rules for Using “Was” and “Were”

 Use of “Was”

We use “was” with singular subjects (I, He, She, It).
I was at home yesterday.
He was my best friend.
She was very happy.

 Use of “Were”

We use “were” with plural subjects (You, We, They).
You were late for the meeting.
We were playing cricket.
They were at the park.

Exception: “You” always takes “were” (even in singular form).
 You was my best friend. (Incorrect)
 You were my best friend. (Correct)

 Example Sentences in Hindi & English

 मैं कल बहुत खुश था।
I was very happy yesterday.

 वह स्कूल में नहीं था।
He was not in school.

 वे बहुत मेहनती थे।
They were very hardworking.

 तुम कहा थे?
Where were you?

 Quick Practice:

 Fill in the blanks with “was” or “were”:
 She ___ a good student.
 They ___ watching a movie.
I ___ tired last night.
 We ___ at the party.
 You ___ my best friend.

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RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE TRANSLATION -16- USE OF WAS & WERE – INTRODUCTION – PART-1

Here’s a clear and simple explanation of “Was” & “Were” from the Rapidex English Speaking Course – Translation Section 16: Use of “Was” and “Were” – Introduction Part 1, explained in English + Hindi for easy understanding:

Use of “Was” and “Were” – Introduction

“Was” और “Were” का प्रयोग

“Was” और “Were” दोनों का मतलब होता है “था / थे / थी”, यानी past tense (भूतकाल) में “to be” verb के रूप हैं।

When to Use “Was”

Examples:

• I was at home.
  (मैं घर पर था।)

• She was tired.
  (वह थकी हुई थी।)

• It was raining.
  (बारिश हो रही थी।)

When to Use “Were”

Examples:

• You were late.
  (तुम देर से आए थे।)

• They were happy.
  (वे खुश थे।)

• The children were playing.
  (बच्चे खेल रहे थे।)

Quick Formula:

More Examples in Hindi & English:

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