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The simple past of the verb TO BE

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Eduardo Avaroa were heroic.
Eduardo Avaroa was heroic.
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Oscar Alfaro was creative.
Oscar Alfaro were creative.

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Where were they yesterday?

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This quiz evaluates your understanding of simple past tense structures including positive statements, negations, and questions. Choose the appropriate form of the verb to complete each sentence. Instructions: Select the most suitable option (A, B, C, or D) for each question to complete the sentence with the correct simple past tense form of the verb. Questions cover positive statements, negated sentences, and questions.
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