Past Simple ( Past Of Verb To Be )
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Where...................you yesterday ?
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This quiz focuses on the past simple tense of the verb 'to be', assessing understanding through fill-in-the-blank questions related to everyday contexts. It helps learners solidify their grasp of basic English grammar, enhancing their ability to communicate about past events.
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I................in Japan last month .
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Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "I" is singular, so the correct form of the verb "to be" is "was."Rate this question:
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We.....................in the school last February.
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Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because it agrees with the subject "we" which is a plural pronoun. "Was" would be used for a singular subject, "are" for a present tense plural subject, and "am" for a first person singular subject.Rate this question:
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My mom and my dad........................very happy when I was born.
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Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the subject of the sentence is "my mom and my dad," which is plural. Therefore, the verb "were" is used to agree with the plural subject and indicate that both parents were very happy when the speaker was born.Rate this question:
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He...............busy yesterday.
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Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is referring to a singular subject "he" and the past tense is being used to indicate that the person was busy yesterday.Rate this question:
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