Sabatini

[ sab-uh-tee-nee, sah-buh- ]

/ ˌsæb əˈti ni, ˌsɑ bə- /

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Raf·a·el

[raf-ee-uhl], /ˈræf i əl/, 1875–1950, English novelist and short-story writer, born in Italy.

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.

I do not think that Mr Sabatini's acumen has failed him in the least.
She Stands Accused|Victor MacClure
Sabatini has startled the reading public with this magnificent romance!
The Curved Blades|Carolyn Wells
Sabatini glanced towards him once with a scornful flash in his black eyes.
The Lighted Way|E. Phillips Oppenheim
Sabatini threw away his cigarette and passed his arm through his companion's.
The Lighted Way|E. Phillips Oppenheim

You see, the Count Sabatini is her only relative, and before our marriage they were inseparable.
The Lighted Way|E. Phillips Oppenheim