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The Difference between Was and Were – Meanings So, with 'I' (first person singular) and 'he/she/it' (third-person singular), one can use 'was', whereas with 'we' (first-person plural), 'they' (third-person plural) and 'you' (second-person singular/plural), one can use 'were'.
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So, with 'I' (first person singular) and 'he/she/it' (third-person singular), one can use 'was', whereas with 'we' (first-person plural), 'they' (third-person plural) and 'you' (second-person singular/plural), one can use 'were'.
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The Difference between Was and Were – MeaningsSo, with 'I' (first person singular) and 'he/she/it' (third-person singular), one can use 'was', whereas with 'we' (first-person plural), 'they' (third-person p
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Was" is used with singular subjects and Were" is used with plural subjects and also with the second person singular (you) She/ He was happy. It was a beautiful day. They were at the park. We were excited about the news. Additionally, "were" is used in the subjunctive mood to...
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Was" is used with singular subjects andWere" is used with plural subjects and also with the second person singular (you) She/ He was happy. It was a beautiful day. They were at the park. We were excited about the news. Additionally, "were" is used in the subjunctive mood to indicate hypothetical or conditional situations: If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf. I wish I were able to go with you. read less
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1. 'Was': I was taking a quick shower. 2. 'Were': If Sheela were taking a shower, the door would be shut. They are used in the form of what's present and what's assumed about the future or to do with the past. Hope this clarifies a bit!
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'Was' and 'were' are both past tense forms of the verb 'to be,' but they are used in different contexts: - 'Was' is used with singular subjects: - She was at the store yesterday. - He was feeling tired after work. - 'Were' is used with plural subjects and with the pronouns 'you,' 'we,' and 'they' (second...
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'Was' and 'were' are both past tense forms of the verb 'to be,' but they are used in different contexts: - 'Was' is used with singular subjects: - She was at the store yesterday. - He was feeling tired after work. - 'Were' is used with plural subjects and with the pronouns 'you,' 'we,' and 'they' (second person and plural first and third person): - They were happy to see their friends. - We were planning to go on vacation. - You were supposed to finish your homework. Additionally, 'were' is used in hypothetical or unreal situations, often in conditional sentences:- If I were a bird, I would fly around the world.- If he were taller, he could reach the top shelf. read less
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