Were vs We're Quiz

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ let's go to the park later."

• We were

• We go

Answer explanation

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'We're' which is a contraction of 'we are'. It indicates the action of going to the park in the future tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which sentence uses "were" correctly?

• We are happy to see you.

• They were excited for the trip.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'They were excited about the trip.' uses 'were' correctly as the past tense of 'to be' for the subject 'They'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Select the sentence where "we're" is used correctly.

• We're going to need a bigger boat.

• Were you at the concert last night?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'we're' is 'We're going to need a bigger boat.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Fill in the blank with the correct word: "If we ___ faster, we could have caught the bus."

• had gone

• went

Answer explanation

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'were' as it is the past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' and is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ I'm not sure if ___ will come to the party."

• We are, they are

• They are, we are

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'We're' as in 'We're not sure if they were coming to the party.'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which sentence is correct?

• Were you aware of the changes?

• Were you aware of the changes?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'Were you aware of the changes?' as it uses the correct form of 'were' instead of 'we're' which is a contraction for 'we are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blanks: "___ it not for the rain, we ___ be playing soccer right now."

• If, would

• Were, would

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Were, we're' because 'were' is used to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past, and 'we're' is a contraction for 'we are.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses "were".

• We are going to the new museum tomorrow.

• They were known for their excellent service.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'were' is 'They were known for their excellent service.' as it correctly uses the past tense of the verb 'to be'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Last year, we ___ in Italy on vacation."

• were

• are

Answer explanation

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'were' as it is the past tense of 'to be' which is the appropriate verb to use in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence correctly uses "we're"?

• We're planning to adopt a puppy soon.

• Were you thinking of joining us?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'we're' is 'We're planning to adopt a puppy soon.' as it is a contraction for 'we are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A