Task Explanation:
The task requires you to fill in the gaps with either
"Is there" or
"Are there". The choice depends on whether the noun following the gap is singular or plural.
- Use
"Is there" for singular nouns.
- Use
"Are there" for plural nouns.
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether the noun is singular or plural:
1.
________ a box of cereal in the cupboard?
- Noun: "a box" (singular)
- Answer:
Is there
2.
________ any tickets available for the match?
- Noun: "tickets" (plural)
- Answer:
Are there
3.
________ books on the shelf?
- Noun: "books" (plural)
- Answer:
Are there
4.
________ any coffee left?
- Noun: "coffee" (uncountable, treated as singular)
- Answer:
Is there
5.
________ twenty six letters in the English alphabet?
- Noun: "letters" (plural)
- Answer:
Are there
6.
________ a bus stop near here?
- Noun: "a bus stop" (singular)
- Answer:
Is there
7.
________ twenty eight days in February this year?
- Noun: "days" (plural)
- Answer:
Are there
8.
________ a bunch of old stuff in your room?
- Noun: "a bunch" (singular)
- Answer:
Is there
9.
________ green or black tea in my cup?
- Noun: "tea" (uncountable, treated as singular)
- Answer:
Is there
10.
________ matches in the box?
- Noun: "matches" (plural)
- Answer:
Are there
Final Answers:
1.
Is there a box of cereal in the cupboard?
2.
Are there any tickets available for the match?
3.
Are there books on the shelf?
4.
Is there any coffee left?
5.
Are there twenty six letters in the English alphabet?
6.
Is there a bus stop near here?
7.
Are there twenty eight days in February this year?
8.
Is there a bunch of old stuff in your room?
9.
Is there green or black tea in my cup?
10.
Are there matches in the box?
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ Is there} \\
2. & \text{ Are there} \\
3. & \text{ Are there} \\
4. & \text{ Is there} \\
5. & \text{ Are there} \\
6. & \text{ Is there} \\
7. & \text{ Are there} \\
8. & \text{ Is there} \\
9. & \text{ Is there} \\
10. & \text{ Are there}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there is there are worksheet.
