4.61 with simple forms of 'be'

If the main verb is the simple present or simple past of 'be', 'never' usually comes after the verb.

• She was never too proud to learn.
• I'm never very keen on keeping a car for more than a year.
• There were never any people in the house.

However, you can put 'never' in front of a simple form of 'be' for emphasis.

• There never was enough hot water at home.
• It never was very clear.
• There never is any great change.