"Were" Example Sentences
1. They were tired after a long day of hiking.
2. All the flowers in the garden were in bloom.
3. The potatoes were roasted in the oven until browned.
4. The students were called to the auditorium for an announcement.
5. The roads were icy this morning.
6. The eggs were fried sunny side up with toast.
7. The kids were playing on the swings at the park.
8. The grapes were harvested in late September.
9. The leaves were turning beautiful shades of red and gold.
10. The plates were set on the dining room table.
11. The lights were turned off before leaving the house.
12. The glasses were stained from years of use.
13. The bones were dug up during an archaeological excavation.
14. The toys were put away after the children went to bed.
15. The chickens were let out of their coop in the morning.
16. The jeans were comfortable but faded.
17. The contestants were introduced one by one.
18. The instructions were unclear and confusing.
19. The dogs were running around chasing each other.
20. The clothes were hung up to dry on the line.
21. The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
22. The tacos were topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
23. The fish were swimming in the aquarium.
24. The backpacks were full of schoolbooks and supplies.
25. The curtains were opened to let the morning light in.
26. The candles were lit for her birthday dinner.
27. The interviews were conducted all day long.
28. The recipes were clipped from a magazine.
29. The kids were running around getting hyper.
30. The bells were ringing from the top of the cathedral.
31. The trunks were full of old photos and letters.
32. The guests were drunk and disorderly at the wedding.
33. The leaves were raked into large piles.
34. The crowds were cheering loudly for their favorite team.
35. The blankets were warm and cozy.
36. The trees were swaying in the gentle breeze.
37. The cages were cleaned out before the animals returned.
38. The guests were chatting over appetizers and cocktails.
39. The curtains were drawn shut to keep out the light.
40. The beds were made with fresh sheets.
41. The apples were picked from the orchard.
42. The jokes were getting old and stale.
43. The roads were slick with black ice that morning.
44. The witnesses were questioned separately by the police.
45. The meatballs were cooked in tomato sauce.
46. The computers were programmed with the new software.
47. The drinks were poured into pint glasses.
48. The police were called when the fight broke out.
49. The mittens were lost somewhere at the park.
50. The cabins were nestled in the woods by the lake.
51. The shelves were stocked full of books and magazines.
52. The tables were set up for the bake sale fundraiser.
53. The labs were conducted all afternoon.
54. The suspects were interrogated about their alibis.
55. The children were tucked into bed and read a story.
56. The fields were planted with different types of grain.
57. The snacks were placed on paper plates for the party.
58. The roads were blocked due to an accident up ahead.
59. The beans were simmering on the stove for hours.
60. The leaves were raked into piles and burned.
Common Phases
1. The flowers
were beautiful.
2. The children
were playing outside.
3. The lights
were still on in the house.
4. There
were 10 puppies in the litter.
5. The grapes
were sour.
6. The dogs
were barking loudly.
7. They
were late for the movie.
8. We
were excited to go on vacation.
9. The dishes
were still dirty from last night.
10. The clothes
were dried in the sun.
11. Birds
were chirping in the trees.
12. The conditions
were perfect for growing the plants.
13. The toys
were scattered all around the floor.
14. The cows
were grazing in the field.
15. The students
were eager to learn.
16. The feathers
were colorful.
17. The sheets
were changed on the bed.
18 They
were walking together.
19. The prices
were reasonable.
20. The dates
were marked on the calendar.
21. The lights
were turned off by mistake.
22. The jeans
were too tight.
23. The roads
were icy and dangerous.
24. The nails
were hammered into the wall.
25. The cupcakes
were decorated beautifully.
26. The prices
were inflated.
27. The servers
were overwhelmed.
28. The walls
were painted white.
29. The detectives
were searching for clues.
30. They
were helpful during the difficult time.
31. The pears
were ripe and ready to eat.
32. The hotels
were fully booked for the holiday weekend.
33. The roads
were congested with heavy traffic.
34. The streets
were lined with maple trees.
35. The engines
were making strange noises.
36. The birds
were migrating south for the winter.
37. The paintings
were hung on the wall.
38. They
were smiling and waving at me.
39. The stories
were factual, not fictional.
40. The trees
were tall and provided good shade.
41. The lights
were shining brightly all night long.
42. The cupcakes
were delicious.
43. The waves
were crashing against the shore.
44. The desks
were arranged in neat rows.
45. The plane tickets
were nonrefundable.
46. There
were numerous problems with the plan.
47. The toys
were well-made and sturdy.
48. The hotel staff
were friendly and helpful.
49. The prints
were similar but not identical.
50. The windows
were left open overnight.
51. The photos
were developed and ready for pickup.
52. The vegetables
were fresh from the farmer's market.
53. The tickets
were expensive.
54. The curtains
were drawn shut to block out the sunlight.
55. The burglars
were caught and arrested.
56. The coffees
were brewed to perfection.
57. The houses
were built on a hillside.
58. The instructions
were unclear and confusing.
59. The rooms
were dimly lit with candles.
60. They
were elated to finally win the game.