1. Why “You Was” is Incorrect

In English, the verb “to be” changes based on the subject. This is called subject-verb agreement. The past tense of “to be” is “was” for singular subjects like “I” or “he/she/it,” but it changes to “were” for plural subjects and the pronoun “you”—whether “you” refers to one person or multiple people.

So, “you was” is incorrect because “was” doesn’t match with “you.” Instead, we need “you were” to maintain proper subject-verb agreement.

2. Correct Form: “You Were”

Since “you” always takes “were” in the past tense, the correct way to say it is “you were.” Here’s how this applies in sentences:

• Singular: “You were late to the meeting.” (talking to one person)
• Plural: “You were all invited to the party.” (talking to a group)

Quick Recap of Subject-Verb Agreement for “To Be” (Past Tense)

📝 Practice Time!

Choose the correct form (“was” or “were”) to fill in the blanks:

1. I ___ ready for the trip.
2. You ___ amazing during the performance.
3. She ___ not feeling well yesterday.
4. They ___ excited about the news.

Answers:

1. I was ready for the trip.
2. You were amazing during the performance.
3. She was not feeling well yesterday.
4. They were excited about the news.