The confusion between “there was”, thus with “h” and “hear” without the “h” is recurrent.
Let's clarify:
There was – comes from the verb “haver”, conjugated in the perfect tense of the indicative of the verb “haver”. It can mean: it happened, it existed, it happened.
Look: There was a lot of noise in the stadium, as the Brazilian athlete had won.
In Brazil there has already been more talk of peace, there has already been more love!
Remember that the verb “have” in the sense of “exist” is in the third person singular. When in doubt, substitute one for the other!
listen – comes from the verb to hear, conjugated in the 3rd person singular of the present tense or in the affirmative imperative (you):
Watch: She listens when I say not to leave.
Listen and don't be silent in front of the facts!
Do not stop now... There's more after the advertising ;)
Can be replaced by “listen”!
Therefore, there is no reason to go wrong, as the meanings are different!
See more examples:
The) Whoever listens more has more to say later!
B) Was there genuine regret?
ç) He listens to your advice because he knows you're wise!
d) This week there were many things to do!
and) He only listens to what he wants and that's why he's a fool!
f) Whoever says what he shouldn't, listens to what he doesn't want.
g) He doesn't hear very well on the left side!
H) He hears very well, no need to scream!
i) There was a time when people were calmer!
j) “If you want to be a good judge, listen to what everyone says”. (saying)
By Sabrina Vilarinho
Graduated in Letters
Would you like to reference this text in a school or academic work? Look:
VILARINHO, Sabrina. "There was and listen? "; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/gramatica/houve-ouve.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.