were my sisters at home yesterday? my sisters were not at home yesterday.
were boys on the carpet five minutes ago? the boys were not at the carpet five minutes ago
were pupils at school last sunday? the pupils weren't at school last sunday
was Carol 26 last year? Carol wasn't 26 last year
was cat on the table a minute ago? cat wasn't on the table a minute ago
were children in the living room a minute ago? the children were not in the living room a minute ago
