In this video, learn how to use "was" and "were" correctly so you can improve your basic English grammar and speak English confidently. Both "was" and "were" are the past forms of the verb "to be". The verb "to be" is one of the most common verbs in English, and we use it in many different ways. Your choice between "was" or "were" depends on the subject. We use "was" for the subjects "I" and "3rd Person Singular (He/She/It). We use "were" for the subjects "You", "We" and "They". Most commonly we