Understanding 'Was' and 'Were'

This video tutorial explains the usage of 'was' and 'were' in sentences. 'Was' is used with singular nouns or pronouns, while 'were' is used with plural nouns or pronouns. The video provides examples for both cases, including exceptional cases where 'there' is used in sentences. A knowledge test is included to reinforce learning, followed by a recap of key points.

Which of the following is used with singular nouns or pronouns?

• Was

• Both

• None

• Were

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: '___ was reading a book'?

• You

• I

• We

• They

Which sentence is correct?

• We was going to Delhi

• They was playing cricket

• She was eating chocolate

• He were going to the market

Which of the following is used with plural nouns or pronouns?

• Were

• Was

• Both

• None

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: '___ were absent yesterday'?

• It

• He

• You

• She

Which sentence is correct?

• The teacher were teaching

• The child were playing

• The students were making noise

• The dogs was barking

In the sentence 'There was a king', what is the subject?

• None

• Was

• There

• A king

Which sentence is correct?

• There were a king

• There was many students

• There was a baby

• There were a boy

Which sentence is correct?

• It were a sunny day

• Ram were eating his breakfast

• You was sleeping

• They were going to the temple

Which sentence is correct?

• I were not well yesterday

• He was driving a car

• There were a thirsty crow

• We was watering the plants