Past Simple Conjugation of 'To Be'

Learn the past simple conjugation of 'to be' in English with this helpful video lesson.

Understanding the past simple conjugation of the verb 'to be' is essential for mastering English grammar. This video lesson will guide you through each form, helping you to use them correctly in sentences.

• I was: Use "was" with the first person singular pronoun "I". For example, "I was happy yesterday".
• He was: Use "was" with the third person singular pronoun "he". For instance, "He was at the park".
• She was: Similarly, "was" is used with "she". An example is "She was very kind".
• It was: Use "was" with the pronoun "it" for objects or animals. For example, "It was a sunny day".
• You were: Use "were" with the second person singular and plural pronoun "you". For instance, "You were late to the meeting".
• We were: Use "were" with the first person plural pronoun "we". An example is "We were at the concert".
• They were: Use "were" with the third person plural pronoun "they". For example, "They were excited about the trip".

Watch the video to practice these conjugations of "to be".