How do you use was begun in a sentence?

"Was begun" is a past participle phrase, typically used to describe an action that started in the past and continues or is completed in the present. Here are some examples:

Completed Action:

* "The project was begun last month and is now complete."

* "The construction of the bridge was begun in the 19th century and finally finished in the 20th."

Ongoing Action:

* "The meeting was begun an hour ago and is still in progress."

* "The investigation was begun last week and is still ongoing."

Passive Voice:

* "The book was begun by a famous author, but finished by his assistant." (This emphasizes the action being performed on the subject, rather than who performed the action.)

Note: "Was begun" is often used in a passive construction, but can also be used in an active construction if the subject is performing the action.