Is There vs. Are There

Fill in the blanks with is there or are there.

Notes

When the noun following there is singular, use a singular verb. When the noun following there is plural, use a plural verb.

1. ……………………… there a gas station near here? (Is / Are)

2. …………………….. there any good restaurants here? (Is / Are)

3. There …………………… a hole in my socks. (is / are)

4. ……………………… there anybody inside? (Is / Are)

5. There …………………….. no good hotels in this town? (is / are)

6. There ………………………….. much news coming from outside. (is / are)

7. …………………….. there an air conditioner in the room? (Is / Are)

8. ……………………… there any cardiologists in this town? (Are / Is)

9. ………………………. there any rules about keeping pets in the house? (Are / Is)

10. There ………………………. blood all over the floor. (was / were)

11. There ………………………. nobody to help him. (was / were)

Answers

1. Is there a gas station near here?

2. Are there any good restaurants here?

3. There is a hole in my socks.

4. Is there anybody inside?

5. There are no good hotels in this town?

6. There is much noise coming from outside.

7. Is there an air conditioner in the room?

8. Are there any cardiologists in this town?

9. Are there any rules about keeping pets in the house?

10. There was blood all over the floor.

11. There was nobody to help him.