
How is 'was' a verb? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Aug 31, 2019 · As I am doing my 2nd homework task for 8th grade English, I got frustrated by trying to remember the parts of speech for a few words. Usually Google is really helpful with …
I 'was' or I 'were'? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
May 13, 2016 · From other's conversation,I found out they mentioned I was and sometimes they also mentioned I were. Is there any rules for I was/were?
past vs present perfect - difference between "Have been" and "was ...
Feb 5, 2018 · Past Simple was is used for something that finished in the past: I worked there for five years - but I don't any more Present perfect have been is used for something that started …
The minutes of the Stockholders Meeting "was" or "were"?
" The minutes of the Stockholders Meeting were presented and discussed" is the correct sentence. The subject 'minutes ' is plural, and it should take a plural verb (were). Minutes, also …
"When is the last time...?" OR "When was the last time...?"
Both are correct, although there's a bit of room for discussion. The last time you spoke to him is obviously in the past, but it is in the past now. So when is the last time is correct. However, the …
difference - "What was best" vs "what was the best"? - English …
Oct 18, 2018 · In your context, the best relates to {something}, whereas best relates to a course of action. Plastic, wood, or metal container? What was the best choice for this purpose? Plastic, …
Difference between "had" and "was having"
Jun 21, 2014 · What is the difference between these two sentences, and when should I use them while talking? He had same problem like my father. and He was having same problem like my …
grammar - It was the best ever vs it is the best ever? - English ...
May 29, 2023 · What is the meaning of ‘It was the best ever?’ Is it different to ‘It is the best ever?’ I am just confused by simple past and it last ever. ( It was the best ever)
grammaticality - "Have never been" vs "never was" - English …
Agreeing with the other answer, here. I would say that either convey what you're trying to say. However, in this case "never have been" may be more accurate because you're saying that …
personal pronouns - "It was me" or "It was I" - English Language ...
Jan 10, 2016 · Pick one: It was I who salted the earth around your flower deck. -- (if you want to sound formal) It was me that/who salted the earth around your flower deck. -- (which sounds …