INGLÉS III – HANDOUT
PAST TENSE OF BE
I .- FILL in the blanks with WAS or WERE.
1. I was in Canberra last spring.
2. We were at school last Saturday.
3. Tina was at home yesterday.
4. He was happy.
5. Robert and Stan were Garry’s friends.
6. You were very busy on Friday.
7. They were in front of the supermarket.
8. I was in the museum.
9. She was in South Africa last month.
10. Jessica and Kimberly were late for school.
II .- COMPLETE the letter with the correct form of the verb BE.
Hi Everyone,
Last week was terrible. It was exam week. My friends and I
was at the library every day. But this week is easy. We were free
to read and relax. No homework, no exams. How was everyone
at home? Mom, how were your flowers? Beautiful, I was| sure.
And Ken, how your arm? I hope it was okay.
Remember! Basketball was just a game. Dad, thanks for the check.
My classes were terrific this year, especially journalism.
Send my love to Grandma and Grandpa.
Love.
Judy
III .- MATCH the two halves of the sentences.
d 1. Were you at home yesterday? a. No, it wasn’t. The music was pretty
bad.
b 2. Was Ryan in class yesterday? b. Yes, she was. We were both there.
a 3. Was the concert good? c. Yes, it was. Matt Damon is a great actor.
c 4. Was the movie interesting? d. No, I wasn’t. I was at a concert
IV.- WRITE the questions for these answers:
1. When was he born ?
He was born in 1916.
2. How was the weather ?
It was sunny and hot.
3. How was she ?
She was bad tempered and grumpy.
4. Who were you with ?
I was with my sister.
5. Where were they last week ?
They were at the beach last summer.
6. How was the party ?
The party was great, I was really happy.
7. Why was she like this ?
She was happy because it was her birthday.
8. Who was your best friend ?
My best friend was Andy.
9. When was your birthday party ?
Her birthday party was last summer.
10. Where was John Lennon from ?
John Lennon was from Liverpool.