2nd Grade English worksheets - Edform - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task involves completing sentences using the correct form of "there is" or "there are," depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Additionally, students need to fill in gaps using "There is," "There are," "Are there," or "Is there."

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Solution:

#### Part 1: Complete the sentence with is or are
1. a) There are 25 students in the class.
- Explanation: "25 students" is plural, so we use "are."

2. b) There is a hospital in the city centre.
- Explanation: "a hospital" is singular, so we use "is."

3. c) There is a big supermarket near my house.
- Explanation: "a big supermarket" is singular, so we use "is."

4. d) There are two teachers in the room.
- Explanation: "two teachers" is plural, so we use "are."

5. e) There are 12 songs on this CD.
- Explanation: "12 songs" is plural, so we use "are."

6. f) There is a good film on TV tonight.
- Explanation: "a good film" is singular, so we use "is."

7. g) There are his friends.
- Explanation: "his friends" is plural, so we use "are."

8. h) There is your mobile phone.
- Explanation: "your mobile phone" is singular, so we use "is."

9. i) There is a computer and a TV in my room.
- Explanation: When listing multiple items, the verb agrees with the first item ("a computer"), which is singular, so we use "is."

10. j) There are seven books in my bag.
- Explanation: "seven books" is plural, so we use "are."

11. k) There is no homework today.
- Explanation: "no homework" is treated as singular, so we use "is."

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#### Part 2: Fill in the gaps using There is, There are, Are there, or Is there
1. There is a big kitchen in my flat.
- Explanation: "a big kitchen" is singular, so we use "There is."

2. There are two bedrooms in my house.
- Explanation: "two bedrooms" is plural, so we use "There are."

3. Is there a bookcase in your room?
- Explanation: "a bookcase" is singular, so we use "Is there."

4. There is a chair, a desk and a wardrobe by the window.
- Explanation: When listing multiple items, the verb agrees with the first item ("a chair"), which is singular, so we use "There is."

5. Are there three floors in your house?
- Explanation: "three floors" is plural, so we use "Are there."

6. There is a living room and a dining room in my flat.
- Explanation: When listing multiple items, the verb agrees with the first item ("a living room"), which is singular, so we use "There is."

7. There are five chairs at the table.
- Explanation: "five chairs" is plural, so we use "There are."

8. Is there a bookshelf on the wall?
- Explanation: "a bookshelf" is singular, so we use "Is there."

9. Are there many boxes under the table?
- Explanation: "many boxes" is plural, so we use "Are there."

10. There is a bed and a wardrobe between the chairs.
- Explanation: When listing multiple items, the verb agrees with the first item ("a bed"), which is singular, so we use "There is."

11. There is a new carpet on the floor.
- Explanation: "a new carpet" is singular, so we use "There is."

12. There is a new carpet and an old carpet on the floor.
- Explanation: When listing multiple items, the verb agrees with the first item ("a new carpet"), which is singular, so we use "There is."

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Final Answer:

#### Part 1:
a) There are 25 students in the class.
b) There is a hospital in the city centre.
c) There is a big supermarket near my house.
d) There are two teachers in the room.
e) There are 12 songs on this CD.
f) There is a good film on TV tonight.
g) There are his friends.
h) There is your mobile phone.
i) There is a computer and a TV in my room.
j) There are seven books in my bag.
k) There is no homework today.

#### Part 2:
1. There is a big kitchen in my flat.
2. There are two bedrooms in my house.
3. Is there a bookcase in your room?
4. There is a chair, a desk and a wardrobe by the window.
5. Are there three floors in your house?
6. There is a living room and a dining room in my flat.
7. There are five chairs at the table.
8. Is there a bookshelf on the wall?
9. Are there many boxes under the table?
10. There is a bed and a wardrobe between the chairs.
11. There is a new carpet on the floor.
12. There is a new carpet and an old carpet on the floor.

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Final Boxed Answer:

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\text{See detailed solutions above.}
}