Lesson 62: Unit 60 - Past Simple. To Be.
In this lesson you will learn how to use the Past Simple forms of the verb "to be" – was and were – in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences to describe past actions.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn how to form and use the Past Simple forms of the verb "to be" (was/were) in English. You will master the correct use of "was" and "were" in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences. Through authentic texts – Barbara's conversation with her grandmother and a biography of J. K. Rowling – you will see the grammar in a real context. You will also practise the short answers "Yes, she was" and "No, she wasn't" so that you can talk about the past with confidence.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Use 'was' and 'were' correctly in affirmative sentences about the past
- Form the negative forms 'wasn't' and 'weren't'
- Ask questions with 'was' and 'were' and reply with short answers
- Describe people and situations from the past with the verb 'to be'
- Recognise when to use the Past Simple from the context (yesterday, last week, last year, etc.)
Lesson vocabulary
- was I was at home last night.
- were You were at work yesterday.
- wasn't I wasn't at the party.
- weren't There weren't any wrinkles or freckles.
- pretty I was really pretty when I was your age.
- blond My hair was blond and shiny.
- smooth My face was pink and smooth.
- graceful My movements were so graceful.
- stylish My clothes were stylish and fashionable.
- neat and tidy I was always neat and tidy and beautiful.
- slim I was slim and my movements were so graceful.
- popular She was very popular at school.
- born J. K. Rowling was born in Bristol, England.
- wizard Soon Harry Potter was one of the most famous wizards around the world.
- naughty As a child, Charlie was very naughty.
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