Past Simple ( Past Of Verb To Be )

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1. I................in Japan last month .

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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."

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Past Simple ( Past Of Verb To Be ) - Quiz

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.

2. He...............busy yesterday.

Explanation

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.

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3. We.....................in the school last February.

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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.

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4. My mom and my dad........................very happy when I was born.

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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.

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5. Where...................you yesterday ?

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The question is asking about the past, so the correct answer is "were." This is the past tense of the verb "to be" used with the pronoun "you."

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I................in Japan last month .
He...............busy yesterday.
We.....................in the school last February.
My mom and my dad........................very happy when I was born.
Where...................you yesterday ?
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