Use of was/ were (Interrogative Sentences)


Use of Was/Were in Interrogative Sentences
इंटरोगेटिव वाक्यों में वाज़/वेर का उपयोग

When we ask questions in English about the past, we use "was" and "were." "Was" is used with singular subjects, while "were" is used with plural subjects.

Key Concepts:
मुख्य अवधारणाएँ:
- "Was" is used with "I," "he," "she," "it."
- "Were" is used with "you," "we," "they."

Usage Examples:
1. Was he at the party?
क्या वह पार्टी में था?

2. Were they happy with the results?
क्या वे परिणामों से खुश थे?

3. Was it raining yesterday?
क्या कल बारिश हो रही थी?

4. Were you at school last week?
क्या आप पिछले हफ्ते स्कूल में थे?

Key Mistakes:
मुख्य गलतियाँ:
- Using "was" with plural subjects: "Was they happy?" should be "Were they happy?"
- Forgetting to change the verb form: "Was you at the meeting?" should be "Were you at the meeting?"

Understanding the correct use of "was" and "were" in questions helps improve your English skills!

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