Last Weekend (J7B)
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EN: To ask about a past location, use 'Where' followed by the past tense of the be-verb ('were' for 'you/we/they' and 'was' for 'I/he/she/it').
Where were you last night?
EN: Use 'was' to talk about where you were in the past. It is the past tense of 'am' and 'is'.
I was at the park yesterday.
EN: The pattern 'be busy with + noun' is used to show that someone is spending a lot of time and energy on a specific activity or task. In this sentence, 'were' is the past tense of 'be' because the action happened in the past.
They were busy with their homework yesterday.
EN: We use 'was' to describe the weather or state of something in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
The weather was warm yesterday.
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete sentences when you want to explain the reason for something. The action or state after 'because' is the cause.
I stayed inside because it was raining.
EN: To ask a yes/no question about the past using 'be' verbs, we put 'Was' (for singular subjects like 'the test') or 'Were' (for plural subjects) at the beginning of the sentence.
Was the movie good yesterday?
EN: Use 'was' to describe feelings or states in the past for 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'it'. Use 'a little' before an adjective to mean 'slightly'.
I was a little tired after school.
EN: The pattern 'be happy with...' is used to express satisfaction or contentment with a person, thing, or situation. In the past tense, 'be' becomes 'was' or 'were' depending on the subject.
She was happy with her new job.
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' when talking about plural subjects (we, they, you) in the past.
They were happy at the party last night.
EN: Tag questions are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the statement is positive, the tag question is negative. We use 'wasn't it' to ask for agreement about a past situation with a singular subject.
The food was delicious, wasn't it?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding a tag question like 'wasn't it?' is a very common and friendly way to start a conversation or keep it going. It invites the other person to share their opinion.
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' when talking about more than one person or thing in the past.
The books were on the table yesterday.
EN: Use 'It was + a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a past event, experience, or period of time.
It was a busy day for me.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about or summarizing the weekend ('How was your weekend?') is a very common and friendly way to start a conversation on a Monday at work or school.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about a person or thing that has the most of a quality compared to others in a group. In this sentence, the plural noun 'weekends' is omitted after 'best' because it is already clear from the context.
This is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
EN: The phrase 'in a long time' is a very common idiomatic expression in English used to emphasize that something hasn't happened for a while, or that this event is the most significant one over a long period.
EN: We use the past tense verb 'was' to describe the weather or state of a singular noun (the weather) in the past.
Yesterday, the weather was cold and rainy.
EN: When talking about yourself and others, always put the other person or people first (e.g., 'My friends and I', 'My sister and I'). Use the past tense verb 'were' because 'My friends and I' is plural (we).
My brother and I were at the park yesterday.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two simple sentences that have similar or related ideas. In this sentence, it connects two past tense descriptions about the beach.
The sun was bright, and the wind was warm.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The clause before 'so' is the reason, and the clause after 'so' is the outcome.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
EN: In English-speaking countries, a 'picnic' is a popular outdoor social activity, often associated with sunny days, parks, and relaxing with friends. Describing lunch as 'a big picnic' implies a fun, casual, and abundant meal outdoors.
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' when the subject is 'we', 'you', or 'they'. It describes a state or feeling in the past.
We were tired after school.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two complete sentences that have similar or related ideas. This helps make your speech flow more smoothly instead of using short, choppy sentences.
The park was quiet, and the birds were singing.
EN: Use 'be glad that + [subject] + [verb]' to express that someone is happy about a specific situation or event.
I am glad that you like the gift.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that although the first part was simple, the second part was surprisingly special.
The food was cheap, but it was very delicious.
EN: Use 'Where were you...?' to ask someone about their location in the past. 'Were' is the past tense of 'are' used with the pronoun 'you'.
Where were you this morning?
EN: In English, it is very common to add the person's name at the end of a question to make the conversation feel more friendly and direct.
EN: Use 'was' to talk about where you were in the past. It is the past tense of 'am' and 'is'.
I was at school yesterday morning.
EN: To ask a yes/no question about a plural subject in the past, we start the sentence with 'Were' followed by the subject and an adjective.
Were the cookies delicious?
EN: In Western culture, social gatherings and birthday parties often feature group games (like board games, trivia, or active party games) to help guests break the ice and socialize.
EN: Use 'was' for singular past tense descriptions (I, he, she, it, singular nouns) and 'were' for plural past tense descriptions (we, you, they, plural nouns).
The games were fun, and the food was great.
EN: Use 'was' as the past tense of 'am' / 'is' to describe states, feelings, or locations in the past for 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
I was happy yesterday.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a singular noun (like 'the concert') in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
The movie was great yesterday.
EN: To ask a question about a past state or location using 'you', we start the sentence with 'Were you' followed by the location or adjective.
Were you at school yesterday?
EN: In concerts or theaters, 'the front row' is highly desirable because it offers the closest view of the performers. Asking someone if they were in the front row often implies excitement about their experience.
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'be' for plural subjects (we, you, they) to describe locations or states in the past.
We were at the park yesterday.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The cause comes before 'so', and the result comes after it.
It was raining, so we stayed home.
EN: The verb 'hope' is used to express a desire for something to be true. When talking about a past state that affects the present (like someone's health this morning), we can use 'hope' in the present tense ('I hope') followed by a past tense clause ('she was better...').
I hope you had a good time yesterday.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
actively doing or working on something
satisfied or pleased with someone or something
the row of seats that is closest to the stage, screen, or field