ESL Grammar WorksheetsThere Was vs. There Were for Kids

There Was vs. There Were for Kids

This ESL worksheet is designed for A1/A2-level kids to practice using "There Was" and "There Were" in past tense contexts. It begins with a clear explanation of the grammatical structures. Students then complete sentences by choosing between "There was" and "There were," reinforcing their understanding through contextual practice. The worksheet concludes with a creative writing activity where learners describe past events using the target structures, promoting both accuracy and fluency.

A1 (Beginner)A2 (Pre-intermediate)Kids Past Simple vs Past Continuous To Be There Was / There Were Past Simple

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1. Overview: "There was" and "there were" are used to talk about the existence of something in the past. "There was" is used for singular nouns, and "there were" is used for plural nouns. 2. Positive Use Use "there was" for one thing or person in the past. Use "there were" for more than one thing or person in the past. Examples: There was a cat in the garden. There were three dogs in the park. 3. Negative Use Use "there was" in negative sentences when talking about one thing or person. Use "there were" in negative sentences when talking about more than Examples: There was not a banana in my lunchbox. There were not any apples in the fridge. 4. Questions Use "was" in questions for one thing or person. Use "were" in questions for more than one thing or person. Examples: Was there a party yesterday? Were there any students in the class?

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