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The school was vs The school were

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The school was' is used when referring to a singular school, while 'the school were' is used when referring to multiple schools.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

The school was

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular school.

Use 'the school was' when talking about a single school in the past.

Examples:

  • The school was closed for renovations last week.
  • The school was founded in 1920.

Alternatives:

  • The school is
  • The school has been

The school were

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple schools.

Use 'the school were' when talking about multiple schools in the past.

Examples:

  • The schools were closed for summer vacation.
  • The schools were built in different architectural styles.

Alternatives:

  • The schools were
  • The schools have been

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