Basic Structure:
* Subject + was + [verb/adjective/adverb/phrase]
Examples:
* She was happy. (adjective)
* The dog was barking. (verb)
* He was at the park. (phrase)
* The movie was exciting. (adjective)
Using "Was" in Sentences:
* To describe a past state or action:
* "I was tired after the long walk."
* "The sky was blue and the sun was shining."
* To express a past opinion or belief:
* "He was sure he had seen a ghost."
* "They were convinced they were right."
* In conditional sentences:
* "If I was rich, I would travel the world."
* "They would have gone to the party if they were invited."
* In passive voice:
* "The house was built in the 19th century."
* "The letter was written by her."
Remember:
* Use "was" for singular subjects (e.g., I, you, he, she, it).
* Use "were" for plural subjects (e.g., we, you, they).
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
* Using "was" with plural subjects: "The children was playing" (incorrect) - It should be "The children were playing."
* Using "were" with singular subjects: "He were tired" (incorrect) - It should be "He was tired."
* Using "was" in place of "were" in conditional sentences: "If I was you, I would leave" (incorrect) - It should be "If I were you, I would leave."
Practice:
To practice using "was" correctly, try writing some sentences about your day yesterday. Use "was" to describe what you did, saw, or felt.