Past simple was/ were. What was/ were he famous for?

* Past simple was/ were
1. What was/ were he famous for?
2. Rosy wasn’t/ weren’t at school yesterday.
3. Was/ Were they at the movie theater?
4. Uncle Ho was/ were born in 1890.
5. He was/ were at home yesterday.
6. Was/ Were you at work last week?
7. Vo Nguyen Giap was/ were a great general.
8. Susan wasn’t/ weren’t at work yesterday because she was ill.
9. Was/ Were you at the football match last week?
10. The film was/ wasn’t really exciting. You should go to enjoy it.