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When do we use "was" and when "were"?
We say "if I WERE younger..." but we also say "I WAS younger then", when both are singular.
We also say "if he WERE younger..." and "he WAS younger".
As a kid, I'd say "if I WAS younger..." and "if he WAS younger..."
Was I (WERE I?) wrong then, or have the rules changed?
4 Answers
- oliviaLv 47 years agoFavorite Answer
Uh u just kinda explained it all. U normally put 'if' when u say 'were'. And when u say was u normally don't.
- 7 years ago
Was is singular: there was a cat
Were is plural: there were cats
But they are past tense :)
If I was younger is actually incorrect, my teacher taught us that.
Was is like a present or past thing : I forgot what it's called, but it's incorrect
Source(s): AP eng student - 7 years ago
Was is singular past tense and were is plural past tense.
The team was happy after winning the game.
They were all happy after winning the game.
If I were you I wouldn't ask for help.
I was a big boy.
Source(s): Dailywritingtips.com
