When to use "is" and "was"? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jun 13, 2016 · She was nominated twice by the Academy. She has been nominated twice by the Academy. She is a two-time nominee. All are correct; the tenses simply put a different "spin" on the …
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?
We was or We were which is correct? - English Language Learners …
We was is not standard English, it is used in some regional dialects: The verb 'to be' has two simple past forms in Standard English - I/he/she/it was and you/we/they were. Apart from the special case of you, …
Was VS Had Been - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jan 5, 2022 · In writing a scientific article, referring to previous studies, what is more appropriate? A model based on XXX was/had been applied on said YYY and the results showed that... I don't really …
Why "was" not "were" in "Nearly £20 was taken from my bank account"
I've always said "$100 were taken" not "$100 was taken" because I thought $100 is plural. Could you explain why "was" not "were"? Any other helpful notes about the issue would be appreciated. Nea...
When to use "is" and when to use "was" in this sentence?
I don't know if it is legit to ask this. English is my second language and I always have this tenses questions on how to use present or past tense in the same sentence. All properties were sold o...
Was used to / used to / got used - English Language Learners Stack …
Dec 14, 2022 · Do these constructions mean the same ? I used to play football when I was a child. I was used to play football when I was a child. And I got used to play football.
was 'constructed by' or 'constructed from' or 'built by' or 'built from'
Nov 15, 2023 · Did the participants make the data set? Was it made by them? Or was the data set made by a researcher, and did the researcher collect data from the participants? All four are "correct" …
Should I use "was" or "were" in "as though he was frightened"?
Technically, you should use 'were'. You are correct that the sentence is subjunctive because of the indefiniteness introduced by 'as though'. The subjunctive takes the plural form of the past tense of 'to …
verbs - Different between "It is/was / has been" - English Language ...
Dec 20, 2017 · Obviously, you know they have different meanings, because you are using different tenses in your own question. So I think your question is about style and convention rather than a …