Paula

[ paw-luh ]

/ ˈpɔ lə /

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a female given name: derived from Paul.

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.

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Paula, who lived in the top flat, ran down the two flights of stairs and opened the door for Isabel.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Mrs. Paula was one of those women that haunted the cheap shops and bargain-counters, and was always in debt.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Mrs. Paula wisely gave up the point and invited her visitor to remain for luncheon.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Paula had announced her intention of visiting her children in the course of the afternoon; she would hardly awaken for luncheon.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
This was more than even Paula could stand, and she flung herself into her husband's arms, daubing his shirt with black and red.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton