5th Grade English worksheets - Edform - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task involves completing sentences using the correct form of "there is" or "there are," as well as filling in gaps with the appropriate forms of "There is," "There are," "Are there," or "Is there." This exercise tests the understanding of subject-verb agreement and the use of existential verbs.

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Solution:

#### Part 1: Complete the sentence with is or are
For each sentence, we need to choose between "is" or "are" based on whether the noun following the verb is singular or plural. Here's the breakdown:

1. There are 25 students in the class.
- "25 students" is plural, so we use are.

2. There is a hospital in the city centre.
- "a hospital" is singular, so we use is.

3. There is a big supermarket near my house.
- "a big supermarket" is singular, so we use is.

4. There are two teachers in the room.
- "two teachers" is plural, so we use are.

5. There are 12 songs on this CD.
- "12 songs" is plural, so we use are.

6. There is a good film on TV tonight.
- "a good film" is singular, so we use is.

7. There are his friends.
- "his friends" is plural, so we use are.

8. There is your mobile phone.
- "your mobile phone" is singular, so we use is.

9. There is a computer and a TV in my room.
- When two singular nouns are joined by "and," the verb agrees with the first noun. Here, "a computer" is singular, so we use is.

10. There are seven books in my bag.
- "seven books" is plural, so we use are.

11. There is no homework today.
- "no homework" is treated as singular (even though it might seem like a plural concept), so we use is.

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#### Part 2: Fill in the gaps using There is, There are, Are there, or Is there
For each sentence, we need to choose the correct form based on the context and whether the noun is singular or plural. Here's the breakdown:

1. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a big kitchen in my flat."
- Explanation: "A big kitchen" is singular, so we use There is.

2. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There are two bedrooms in my house."
- Explanation: "Two bedrooms" is plural, so we use There are.

3. Choose an:
- Sentence: "Is there a bookcase in your room?"
- Explanation: "A bookcase" is singular, so we use Is there.

4. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a chair, a desk and a wardrobe by the window."
- Explanation: When multiple nouns are listed, the verb agrees with the first noun. Here, "a chair" is singular, so we use There is.

5. Choose an:
- Sentence: "Are there three floors in your house?"
- Explanation: "Three floors" is plural, so we use Are there.

6. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a living room and a dining room in my flat."
- Explanation: When two singular nouns are joined by "and," the verb agrees with the first noun. Here, "a living room" is singular, so we use There is.

7. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There are five chairs at the table."
- Explanation: "Five chairs" is plural, so we use There are.

8. Choose an:
- Sentence: "Is there a bookshelf on the wall?"
- Explanation: "A bookshelf" is singular, so we use Is there.

9. Choose an:
- Sentence: "Are there many boxes under the table?"
- Explanation: "Many boxes" is plural, so we use Are there.

10. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a bed and a wardrobe between the chairs."
- Explanation: When two singular nouns are joined by "and," the verb agrees with the first noun. Here, "a bed" is singular, so we use There is.

11. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a new carpet on the floor."
- Explanation: "A new carpet" is singular, so we use There is.

12. Choose an:
- Sentence: "There is a new carpet and an old carpet on the floor."
- Explanation: When two singular nouns are joined by "and," the verb agrees with the first noun. Here, "a new carpet" is singular, so we use There is.

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Final Answers:

#### Part 1:
1. There are 25 students in the class.
2. There is a hospital in the city centre.
3. There is a big supermarket near my house.
4. There are two teachers in the room.
5. There are 12 songs on this CD.
6. There is a good film on TV tonight.
7. There are his friends.
8. There is your mobile phone.
9. There is a computer and a TV in my room.
10. There are seven books in my bag.
11. There is no homework today.

#### Part 2:
1. There is a big kitchen in my flat.
2. There are two bedrooms in my house.
3. Is there a bookcase in your room?
4. There is a chair, a desk and a wardrobe by the window.
5. Are there three floors in your house?
6. There is a living room and a dining room in my flat.
7. There are five chairs at the table.
8. Is there a bookshelf on the wall?
9. Are there many boxes under the table?
10. There is a bed and a wardrobe between the chairs.
11. There is a new carpet on the floor.
12. There is a new carpet and an old carpet on the floor.

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Final Answer:

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