Question

I am always confused with the two words "were" and "was." Is "were" past tense or present tense? What about "was"?

Answer 1

'Was' and 'Were' both are past tense.

'Was' is used with singular subjects.(I ,he, she and it)

'Were' is used with plural subjects. You, they and we)

Examples:

I was on my way to the shop and you were already there.

He was busy feeding the ducks while they were swimming.

It was a pity that I missed seeing you when you were in town.