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Past Simple of 'to be'
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Choose the correct form of 'be' to complete each sentence or question about a past travel experience.

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Question 1

The beach _____ beautiful and sunny yesterday.

Options: was, were, is

Question 2

The hotel room _____ very clean, so we asked to change rooms.

Options: weren't, was, wasn't

Question 3

The lakes _____ frozen last winter.

Options: was, were, are

Question 4

The buses _____ on time during our trip, so we missed two tours.

Options: wasn't, were, weren't

Question 5

The airport cafes _____ open when we arrived at 5 a.m.

Options: wasn't, weren't, were

Question 6

_____ the train station crowded when you arrived yesterday morning?

Options: Were, Was, Is

Question 7

My passport _____ in my bag at the airport.

Options: were, is, was

Question 8

_____ the hotel near the airport? Yes, _____.

Options: Was, Were, Is, it were, it is, it was

Question 9

We _____ very tired after the long hike through the mountains.

Options: was, were, are

Question 10

_____ you at the museum yesterday?

Options: Was, Are, Were

Question 11

_____ you happy with the tour guide on your trip to Rome?

Options: Were, Was, Are

Question 12

The weather _____ terrible during our camping trip.

Options: were, was, is

Question 13

Our tour guide _____ a local historian who knew every street in the city.

Options: were, is, was

Question 14

The souvenirs _____ cheap at the local market.

Options: was, were, are

Question 15

We _____ at the famous castle two days ago.

Options: were, was, are

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