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Past Simple of 'to be'
Daily Life.

Complete each past-time sentence or question with 'was', 'were', 'wasn't', 'weren't', or the matching short answer.

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Question 1

I _____ very tired after work yesterday.

Options: were, am, was

Question 2

_____ your sister at the doctor's office yesterday morning?

Options: Was, Were, Is

Question 3

Where _____ you after work last Friday?

Options: was, were, are

Question 4

My brother _____ at home last night; he was at the hospital with a friend.

Options: isn't, weren't, wasn't

Question 5

_____ your neighbour Priya noisy last weekend? No, _____.

Options: Were, Was, Is, she wasn't, she weren't, she isn't

Question 6

The stores _____ very busy on Saturday afternoon; in fact, only one customer came in.

Options: wasn't, weren't, aren't

Question 7

Was your commute long this morning? Yes, _____.

Options: it were, it is, it was

Question 8

The children _____ tired after school yesterday because football practice was long.

Options: were, was, are

Question 9

We _____ happy with our dinner at the restaurant last Friday.

Options: was, are, were

Question 10

Last year, I _____ a student, but now I am a nurse.

Options: was, were, am

Question 11

My parents _____ at home at 9 o'clock last night; they were still at the cinema.

Options: wasn't, weren't, aren't

Question 12

It _____ a beautiful sunny day yesterday, so we _____ outside all afternoon.

Options: were, is, was, are

Question 13

_____ your bus on time this morning?

Options: Were, Was, Is

Practise Past Simple of 'to be' - Daily Life with this interactive fill-in-the-blank exercise of 13 questions. Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get detailed feedback on every choice.

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