Three causes helped to put the Philistines to flight: what were they?
But when the time came for the army to march, what were we to do?
All a priori considerations cast the responsibility on the censorship of thought, whether printed or expressed verbally in what were known as "propositions," and the burden of proof is thrown upon those who deny it.
What were't worth to know The secret of your conference?
If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?
When I went before my class, what were my feelings in regard to their souls, and my own responsibility?
What were my feelings, on entering the house of God?
What were my first emotions, as I awoke this morning?
What were Piso's instructions, and how did he execute them?
What were Antony's feelings and conduct on the occasion?
Along their face occur a series of what were roads, though now scarcely deserving the name; on either side of them are veritable rock dwellings, now occupied by Fakeers.
How could she bring herself to hate this man who had destroyed what were no more than names to her?
After all was said and done, what were a few years in the penitentiary?
Five years--even ten,--what were they at his time of life?
The question had to be faced as to what were to be the terms under which this land was to be sold and leased to the settlers.
For many generations the patterns cut and pricked on the human face and body were faithful imitations of what were believed to be Maui's designs.
In 1886, John Ballance, then Minister of Lands, made a courageous endeavour to place a number of workmen out of employment on the soil in what were known as village settlements.
What were some of the sayings of Isaiah in which he taught the lesson of faith in the one true God?
What were some of the improvements in civilization which rich or well-to-do people, in the later centuries of this history, enjoyed, as compared with the earlier centuries?
What were man, what were life, what were civilization, without labour?
What were you," asked Pantagruel of Panurge, "without your debts?
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "what were" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
