A1 Expression Neutral

Yesterday was...

Stating the previous day.

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Meaning

Used to tell someone what day preceded today.

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Cultural Background

Americans often use 'Yesterday was...' to start a story about a personal experience. Similar to the US, but often used in more understated ways.

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Past Tense

Always pair 'yesterday' with past tense verbs.

Meaning

Used to tell someone what day preceded today.

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Past Tense

Always pair 'yesterday' with past tense verbs.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yesterday ___ a beautiful day.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: was

Yesterday is in the past, so we use 'was'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Yesterday ___ a beautiful day.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: was

Yesterday is in the past, so we use 'was'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, because yesterday is in the past.

Related Phrases

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The day before yesterday

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Two days ago

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