Verb forms

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1. 1Standard English and agreementWe were, not we was. One subject or more than one. Keeping the same tense.
   • Subject and verb agree
   • Standard English
   • Keep the same tense
   Explanation: Is the subject one, or more than one? · Read it as you would write it · Find the time word, then check every verbFrom year 6 · 36
2. 2Modal verbs, the passive and the subjunctiveMight and must, was broken by, and if I were.
   • Modal verbs
   • Active and passive
   • The subjunctive
   Explanation: Look for a helper before the verb · Look for was or were plus a past participle · If it is not real, use wereFrom year 7 · 36
3. 3Subject and verb agreeMy dog barks, my dogs bark.
   • Subject and verb agree
   Explanation: Is the subject one, or more than one?From year 6 · 14
4. 4Standard EnglishWe were, not we was.
   • Standard English
   Explanation: Read it as you would write itFrom year 6 · 12
5. 5Modal verbsMight, should, must, will: how likely or needed.
   • Modal verbs
   Explanation: Look for a helper before the verbFrom year 7 · 12
6. 6Keep the same tenseKeep every verb in the same tense.
   • Keep the same tense
   Explanation: Find the time word, then check every verbFrom year 7 · 10
7. 7Active and passiveThe window was broken by the ball.
   • Active and passive
   Explanation: Look for was or were plus a past participleFrom year 8 · 12
8. 8The subjunctiveIf I were you.
   • The subjunctive
   Explanation: If it is not real, use wereFrom year 8 · 12