Use of Was and Were English Grammar for bigners Urdu Hindi Class # 10
Use of Was and Were English Grammar for bigners Class # 10
The use of "was" and "were" in English grammar is closely tied to verb conjugation, specifically in the past tense. These two words are forms of the verb "to be" and play a crucial role in indicating the state, condition, or existence of something or someone in the past.
"Was": This is the past tense form of "to be" when referring to the first and third person singular, which means it is used with "I," "he," "she," or "it" subjects. For example:
I was at the party last night.
She was tired after the long journey.
"Were": This is the past tense form of "to be" when referring to the second person singular (you) and all plural subjects (we, they). For example:
You were late for the meeting.
They were excited about the news.
The choice between "was" and "were" depends on the subject of the sentence. Use "was" with singular subjects and "were" with plural subjects.
It's important to note that "was" and "were" are also used in conditional sentences to express hypothetical or unreal situations. In these cases, "was" is used with singular subjects, and "were" is used with plural subjects, regardless of the subject's person. For example:
If I were you, I would go to the doctor. (Hypothetical situation)
If they were rich, they would buy a bigger house.
Additionally, "were" can be used in subjunctive mood sentences to express wishes, suggestions, or recommendations. For example:
I wish he were here with us. (Expressing a wish)
It's important that they were on time. (Expressing a suggestion or recommendation)
In summary, understanding when to use "was" and "were" in English grammar is essential for correctly conveying past actions, hypothetical situations, and expressing wishes or recommendations. The choice between these two forms depends on the subject of the sentence and the context in which they are used
-
8:02
SyedAhsanAaS
11 months agoJab Aurat NaMehram Se Mohabbat Kar Bethti Hai Sad Urdu Quotes Aqwal Syed Ahsan AaS
1 -
3:27
SyedAhsanAaS
1 year agoBest Urdu Hindi Quotes Jo Log Zakhm Gehre Dien Main Unko Yaad Rakhta Hoon Syed Ahsan AaS
2 -
3:37
SyedAhsanAaS
1 year agoBest Urdu Hindi Quotes Insaan Tab Mar Jata Hai Jab Wo Kisi Ke Dil Se Utar Jata Syed Ahsan AaS
1 -
5:00
sohaib5193
1 year agoAadha Main Aadhi Vo | Bholaa: Ajay Devgn, Tabu | B Praak, Irshad Kamil, Ravi Basrur | Bhushan Kumar
19 -
2:26
FareFilmNight
1 year agoTeri Meri Gal Ban Gayi 2022 Guggu Gill, Rubina Bajwa, Karamjit Anmol
19 -
7:54
ALISHAHZAIBBUTT007
7 months agoPOEM FOR KIDS HINDI ND URDU
101 -
1:09
SyedAhsanAaS
11 months agoHeart Touching Urdu Hindi Sad Poetry Mohabbat Ka Bharam Toota Hai Syed Ahsan AaS
8 -
18:52
Berlinski
1 year agoMéditation Guidée Puissante : Isha Kriya I Sadhguru Français
17 -
3:04
SyedAhsanAaS
11 months agoFriendship Kon Sa Dost Sab Se Keemati Hota Hai Urdu Hindi Life changing Quotes Syed Ahsan AaS
1 -
3:04
SyedAhsanAaS
1 year agoAurat Ko Mohabbat Kam Do Gy to Wo Samhjota Kar Le Gi Agr Izzat Nahi Do Ge to Wo Precious Words
9