was/were (Past Simple)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 1

Was/were (Past Simple)

At the end of the lesson, you will know...

...how and when to use was / were in a sentence.

...how to describe your holidays in the past.

Read aloud these sentences!

During the holiday I was at work. I was teaching new colleagues how to work and they were enjoying it!

Where were you last Sunday? I was at home watching the Miami GP. It was quite fun!'

You weren't at the party last Friday, how come? I was quite sick and I wasn't even able to ride my bike.

They

1. were
2. was

she

1. were
2. was

you

1. were
2. was

How to use it:

Positive                                   Negative

I was                                         wasn't/was not

You were                                weren't/were not

He/she/it was                      wasn't/was not   

we/they were                       weren't/were not

Adam Peaty ... scared of water when he ... a child.
When Dina and Ashley ... at the mall they ... able to get food.
... you at the Hockey match last year? No I ... .
What sport ... on the tv? I ... paying attention.

Write about what you did during your holiday:
- 3 sentences you have (not) done yourself.
- 3 questions you can ask someone.
USE WAS/WERE

Now let's talk!

3 rounds of 3 minutes to talk with each other. You can pick anyone you like. Make it a conversation:

ask your written questions and answer with your sentences

Recap! What did we learn today?

When do we use was or were in a sentence?

Homework: MEL 6.2 exercises 1-5