Problem Explanation:
The task involves using the correct form of "there is" or "there are" based on whether the noun in the sentence is singular or plural. The rules are as follows:
- Use
there is for singular nouns.
- Use
there are for plural nouns.
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether the noun is singular or plural, then choose the appropriate form:
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#### 1)
Two robots on the floor.
- Noun:
robots (plural)
- Correct form:
There are
- Sentence:
There are two robots on the floor.
---
#### 2)
One lamp on the table.
- Noun:
lamp (singular)
- Correct form:
There is
- Sentence:
There is one lamp on the table.
---
#### 3)
One window.
- Noun:
window (singular)
- Correct form:
There is
- Sentence:
There is one window.
---
#### 4)
Ten books on the shelf.
- Noun:
books (plural)
- Correct form:
There are
- Sentence:
There are ten books on the shelf.
---
#### 5)
One car on the floor.
- Noun:
car (singular)
- Correct form:
There is
- Sentence:
There is one car on the floor.
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#### 6)
Two curtains.
- Noun:
curtains (plural)
- Correct form:
There are
- Sentence:
There are two curtains.
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#### 7)
Seven blocks on the floor.
- Noun:
blocks (plural)
- Correct form:
There are
- Sentence:
There are seven blocks on the floor.
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#### 8)
One teddy in the basket.
- Noun:
teddy (singular)
- Correct form:
There is
- Sentence:
There is one teddy in the basket.
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Final Answers:
1.
There are two robots on the floor.
2.
There is one lamp on the table.
3.
There is one window.
4.
There are ten books on the shelf.
5.
There is one car on the floor.
6.
There are two curtains.
7.
There are seven blocks on the floor.
8.
There is one teddy in the basket.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ There are two robots on the floor.} \\
2. & \text{ There is one lamp on the table.} \\
3. & \text{ There is one window.} \\
4. & \text{ There are ten books on the shelf.} \\
5. & \text{ There is one car on the floor.} \\
6. & \text{ There are two curtains.} \\
7. & \text{ There are seven blocks on the floor.} \\
8. & \text{ There is one teddy in the basket.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there is there are worksheet.
