Grammar point
Was, were
5 free materials for adult English beginners on was, were, from Patina's live ESOL classes: 2 sheets, 1 sentence builder, 1 reading, 1 listening exercise. Use them on a phone, in print, or on a screen.
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Sheet
I Am · I Was
The same three sentences now and before. Only the small word changes: am, is, are become was and were. Every example in your language.
Class 16 · Work History
Builder
Build It: Then and Now
Choose the small word for the subject and the time. Both can be wrong, and the time word decides.
Class 16 · Work History
Reading
Ana's Work History
Ana's jobs from 2021 to now, all in was and were. Then fill in the employment part of the citizenship form for her.
Class 16 · Work History
Listening
The Job Interview
A job interview. Ms. Vance is asking Ana about her work history. Listen first with the script hidden, then read along, answer, and write the missing words.
Class 16 · Work History
Sheet
Was · Is · Will Be
The same sentences then, now and next. Read the time word first, then choose the verb: My hobby was soccer. Now it is chess.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Related grammar:Going toTime wordsWas, is, will be