* "Was" is used for singular subjects (one person).
* "Were" is used for plural subjects (two or more people).
Examples:
* "She was" (singular subject)
* "They were" (plural subject)
To use "was" and "were" correctly in a sentence with two people, you need to consider how the people are acting together:
* If they are acting together as a single unit: Use "were"
* Example: "The twins were playing in the garden."
* If they are acting individually: Use "was" for each person.
* Example: "John was reading a book, while Mary was baking cookies."
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