The task involves completing sentences using either
"is" or
"are" based on the subject of the sentence. The rule is:
- Use
"is" when the subject is singular.
- Use
"are" when the subject is plural.
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. There _ twelve cars in the street.
- Subject:
twelve cars (plural)
- Answer:
There are twelve cars in the street.
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2. There _ a basket of oranges on the table.
- Subject:
a basket (singular)
- Answer:
There is a basket of oranges on the table.
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3. There _ a big bus in the street.
- Subject:
a big bus (singular)
- Answer:
There is a big bus in the street.
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4. There _ three apples in my hands.
- Subject:
three apples (plural)
- Answer:
There are three apples in my hands.
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5. There _ two cups of coffee on the little table.
- Subject:
two cups (plural)
- Answer:
There are two cups of coffee on the little table.
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6. There _ eleven apples in the basket.
- Subject:
eleven apples (plural)
- Answer:
There are eleven apples in the basket.
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7. There _ a monster in the car.
- Subject:
a monster (singular)
- Answer:
There is a monster in the car.
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8. There _ a pencil and four pens on the desk.
- When there is a combination of singular and plural subjects, the verb agrees with th
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there is there are worksheet.
