To solve the problem, we need to determine whether to use "there is" or "there are" in each sentence. The choice depends on the
subject of the sentence following the verb:
- Use
"there is" when the subject is singular.
- Use
"there are" when the subject is plural.
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. ______ seven children in our family.
- Subject:
seven children (plural)
- Correct answer:
there are
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2. I am happy to see ______ still cake left.
- Subject:
cake (singular, uncountable noun)
- Correct answer:
there is
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3. I think ______ something on the roof.
- Subject:
something (singular, indefinite pronoun)
- Correct answer:
there is
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4. I heard ______ three more tickets left.
- Subject:
three more tickets (plural)
- Correct answer:
there are
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5. I hope ______ a pizza for dinner.
- Subject:
a pizza (singular)
- Correct answer:
there is
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6. ______ not enough blueberries in the world for me!
- Subject:
blueberries (plural)
- Correct answer:
there are
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7. ______ a simple explanation for all of this.
- Subject:
a simple explanation (singular)
- Correct answer:
there is
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Final Answers:
1. there are
2. there is
3. there is
4. there are
5. there is
6. there are
7. there is
Explanation:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there is there are worksheet.
