<p>Here’s a thread I found on the same question: <a href=“WOW...WOW..wow....Grammae(r) - SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1203982-wow-wow-wow-grammae-r.html</a></p>
<p>To make it easier, try saying it in a normal capacity. Chances are, you’d use “Was”.</p>