To Be in Past

When we speak of the simple past, it is used to describe an action, event or condition that occurs in the past before the time of speaking or writing.



Look at the following example:

The Verb To Be varies according to the verb tense in which you want to use it.



PRESENT
PAST
Is
Was/were

Observe the following table to identify its forms of use in the past simple time. We combine it with the Personal Pronouns to achieve a better understanding. Note how it changes according to the person.

The Verb To Be varies according to the verb tense in which you want to use it.  

Personal Pronouns             To Be in Past

I                                                   Was

You                                            Were

He                                               Was

She                                             Was

It                                                 Was

We                                             Were

You                                           Were

They                                         Were