Example Sentences with 'was/were'. Affirmative sentences, negative sentences and questions for 'was/were'.
"Was" and "were" are used as the past tense of the verb 'to be' in English. "Was" is used with singular nouns and 'I, he, she, it', while "were" is used with plural nouns and 'we, you, they.'
Affirmative Sentences
The concert was amazing.
It was a sunny day.
The movie was fantastic.
I was at home all day.
I was at the park yesterday.
He was a great teacher.
It was a busy day at work.
It was a memorable day.
The train was on time.
It was a great opportunity.
The coffee was hot and fresh.
I was ready to leave by 7 o’clock.
She was wearing a beautiful dress.
The food was delicious.
The music was loud and lively.
It was a lucky day for me.
He was excited about the concert.
The presentation was very informative.
It was an unforgettable experience.
The house was clean and tidy.
She was on time for the meeting.
It was a great weekend.
The party was a huge success.
The chairs were comfortable.
I was able to finish my work early.
We were all happy with the news.
It was quiet in the library.
The dog was playing in the yard.
We were on vacation last week.
He was the first to arrive at the party.
The books were on the shelf.
It was a peaceful afternoon.
They were very friendly at the event.
She was excited to meet her friends.
The roads were clear after the rain.
The students were ready for the exam.
The baby was sleeping peacefully.
The sky was full of stars last night.
The hotel was very comfortable.
We were happy to help.
It was a good idea to take a break.
She was very polite to everyone.
The children were excited for the trip.
The atmosphere at the event was amazing.
The team was very successful this year.
The flowers in the garden were beautiful.
The building was tall and modern.
He was always kind to everyone.
The cake was perfect for the celebration.
The beach was beautiful in the evening.
She was the best candidate for the job.
She was very happy with the results.
She was in the kitchen when I arrived.
He was very tired after the long trip.
The weather was perfect for a picnic.
Negative Sentences
The room wasn’t clean.
I wasn’t at the party last night.
She wasn’t happy with her new job.
He wasn’t at home when I called.
I wasn’t ready for the test.
It wasn’t a fun day at the office.
He wasn’t satisfied with the results.
I wasn’t able to finish the report.
We weren’t able to find a parking spot.
It wasn’t a very busy day at work.
The weather wasn’t great for a picnic.
He wasn’t interested in the presentation.
The book wasn’t on the shelf.
She wasn’t excited about the new project.
We weren’t in the right place.
They weren’t at the meeting.
The students weren’t paying attention in class.
I wasn’t sure about the decision.
It wasn’t easy to solve the problem.
The team wasn’t prepared for the match.
We weren’t able to attend the event.
He wasn’t available for a meeting.
I wasn’t aware of the changes.
The concert wasn’t as exciting as last year.
She wasn’t able to find the keys.
They weren’t interested in going to the museum.
I wasn’t expecting this outcome.
It wasn’t an ideal place for a vacation.
The children weren’t playing outside.
The house wasn’t big enough for all of us.
She wasn’t at the office yesterday.
I wasn’t feeling well in the morning.
The lights weren’t on when I entered.
The chairs weren’t comfortable.
They weren’t happy with the decision.
He wasn’t ready for the presentation.
We weren’t supposed to be there.
It wasn’t possible to finish the task on time.
I wasn’t aware of the deadline.
She wasn’t at the event last night.
The package wasn’t delivered on time.
The dog wasn’t barking when I arrived.
We weren’t sure if we should go or not.
I wasn’t familiar with the place.
They weren’t there when I needed them.
It wasn’t the best time for a break.
I wasn’t interested in the offer.
She wasn’t aware of the mistake.
The meeting wasn’t as productive as expected.
I wasn’t confident about the plan.
They weren’t able to solve the problem.
The test wasn’t as difficult as I thought.
We weren’t in the mood to go out.
The workers weren’t on strike.
It wasn’t a good idea to go out in the rain.
The movie wasn’t as interesting as I expected.
She wasn’t wearing a coat in the cold weather.
The food wasn’t as delicious as last time.
They weren’t at the restaurant when we arrived.
The weather wasn’t warm enough for swimming.
Interrogative Sentences
Was she at the party last night?
Were you at the meeting yesterday?
Was it raining when you left?
Were they at the concert on Friday?
Was he the first to arrive?
Were you feeling okay yesterday?
Was the movie interesting?
Were we late for the train?
Was your phone on the table?
Were the children playing outside?
Was the test difficult?
Were they happy with the results?
Was the food delicious?
Were you able to finish the report?
Was she wearing a red dress?
Were you at the library last night?
Was the weather nice for a picnic?
Were the students in class on time?
Was there a lot of traffic this morning?
Were we on time for the flight?
Was the concert fun?
Were you at home when I called?
Was he working when you arrived?
Were the chairs comfortable?
Was the movie longer than expected?
Were they happy with their new house?
Was she at the office yesterday?
Were you aware of the changes?
Was there enough time to finish the task?
Were they still waiting when you left?
Was the information clear?
Were the doors locked when you left?
Was she able to solve the problem?
Were you at the gym last night?
Was it cold outside yesterday?
Were you surprised by the news?
Was the meeting productive?
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Was the concert well organized?
Were you satisfied with the service?
Was it crowded at the mall?
Were the teachers present in class today?
Was the presentation successful?
Were the lights on when you entered?
Was your brother with you at the event?
Were you nervous before the interview?
Was there anyone at the door when I knocked?
Were they ready to leave when I arrived?
Was the hotel comfortable?
Were you able to get tickets for the show?