Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
The task is to choose between
"there is" or
"there are" to complete each sentence based on the number of items shown in the picture. Here's the rule:
- Use
"There is" when there is
one (singular) item.
- Use
"There are" when there are
two or more (plural) items.
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1. One blue cap
- Picture: One cap
- Sentence: ________ a cap.
- Since it's
one cap, use
"There is"
✔ There is a cap.
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2. Two blue caps
- Picture: Two caps
- Sentence: ________ some caps.
- Since it's
more than one, use
"There are"
✔ There are some caps.
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3. One yellow egg
- Picture: One egg
- Sentence: ________ an egg.
- Singular, so use
"There is"
✔ There is an egg.
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4. Two yellow eggs
- Picture: Two eggs
- Sentence: ________ some eggs.
- Plural, so use
"There are"
✔ There are some eggs.
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5. One dog
- Picture: One dog
- Sentence: ________ a dog.
- Singular, so use
"There is"
✔ There is a dog.
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6. Two dogs
- Picture: Two dogs
- Sentence: ________ some dogs.
- Plural, so use
"There are"
✔ There are some dogs.
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7. One cup of coffee
- Picture: One red mug with steam
- Sentence: ________ a cup of coffee.
- Singular, so use
"There is"
✔ There is a cup of coffee.
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8. Two cups of coffee
- Picture: Two mugs with steam
- Sentence: ________ some cups of coffee.
- Plural, so use
"There are"
✔ There are some cups of coffee.
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9. One apple
- Picture: One red apple
- Sentence: ________ an apple.
- Singular, so use
"There is"
✔ There is an apple.
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10. Two apples
- Picture: Two red apples
- Sentence: ________ some apples.
- Plural, so use
"There are"
✔ There are some apples.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
There is a cap.
2.
There are some caps.
3.
There is an egg.
4.
There are some eggs.
5.
There is a dog.
6.
There are some dogs.
7.
There is a cup of coffee.
8.
There are some cups of coffee.
9.
There is an apple.
10.
There are some apples.
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- "There is" is used for
singular nouns (one item).
- "There are" is used for
plural nouns (two or more items).
- Words like "some" often indicate plural, but you should still check the image to confirm how many are shown.
This exercise helps learners understand subject-verb agreement with existential sentences ("There is/are").
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there vs their worksheet.
