“TO BE” is the basic verb used to describe objects, and to indicate their properties, places, and positions.
It appears as was/were in the simple past tense.
“was” is used for “I,He, She, It ”.
“were” is used for “You, We, They”.
The verb ‘to be’ is used as “was not”, or “were not” in negative sentences. Its short form is “wasn’t” or “weren’t”.
Examples:
- I was in London last year.
- They were splendid at the show last night.
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