flukey

[ floo-kee ]

/ ˈflu ki /

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QUIZZES

Were you ready for a quiz on this topic? Well, here it is! See how well you can differentiate between the uses of "was" vs. "were" in this quiz.

Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

A flukey breeze came out of the southeast and made sweaters comfortable.
The Adventure Club Afloat|Ralph Henry Barbour
Flukey crawled upon his knees to a small box against the wall.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
Flukey, who had approached the group, placed himself closer to his sister.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
Tremblingly she drew closer to Flukey, until sleep overpowered her.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White

She had heard Ann explain it, too; but it seemed easier when Flukey interpreted it.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White