Complete with: was, were, wasn't or weren't. Complete sentences 1-8.

Let's complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb "to be" in the past tense: 1. There **were** a lot of people in the fast food restaurant last night. It was very busy! *Explanation: "People" is plural, so we use "were".* 2. 'Was Katie at school last week?' 'No, she **wasn't**. She was sick.' *Explanation: "Katie" is singular, so we use "was". The answer is negative, so it's "wasn't".* 3. 'These flowers are beautiful. Were they expensive?' 'No, they **weren't**.' *Explanation: "Flowers" is plural, so we use "were". The answer is negative, so it's "weren't".* 4. Were James and Charlotte at the florist's? Yes, they **were**. *Explanation: "James and Charlotte" are plural, so we use "were". The answer is affirmative, so it's "were".* 5. That's a pretty dress. Was it in the sale? Yes, it **was**. *Explanation: "It" refers to the dress, which is singular, so we use "was". The answer is affirmative, so it's "was".* 6. Was there a toy shop in that shopping centre? No, there **wasn't**. *Explanation: "A toy shop" is singular, so we use "was". The answer is negative, so it's "wasn't".* 7. Where were you yesterday, Sam? I was at the zoo with my mum. *Explanation: "You" takes "were" in the past tense. "I" takes "was".* 8. We weren't at home last night. We were at the cinema with friends. *Explanation: "We" is plural, so we use "were". The first part of the sentence is negative, so it's "weren't". The second part is affirmative, so it's "were".* **Translation to Russian for better understanding:** 1. Вчера вечером в ресторане быстрого питания было много людей. Там было очень людно! 2. 'Кэти была в школе на прошлой неделе?' 'Нет, её не было. Она болела.' 3. 'Эти цветы красивые. Они были дорогие?' 'Нет, не были.' 4. Джеймс и Шарлотта были у флориста? Да, были. 5. Это красивое платье. Оно было на распродаже? Да, было. 6. В этом торговом центре был магазин игрушек? Нет, не было. 7. Где ты был вчера, Сэм? Я был в зоопарке с моей мамой. 8. Вчера вечером нас не было дома. Мы были в кино с друзьями.