Read and choose the correct form of "be"

Dear Max,

It was Brian’s birthday yesterday! Zoe, Peter and Jenny (1) ……… here! Jenny (2) ………… very pretty! Corky (3) ………… not at the party. He (4) ………… in his room. The birthday cake (5) ………… nice and Brian’s presents (6) ……… fantastic! We (7) ………very happy! (8) …… you at a party last night!

Love,

Dave

(1) ..............

• A. 
  was
• B. 
  were
• C. 
  is
• D. 
  are