There was and There were

Front

What is the correct form of 'there' for singular nouns?

Back

Use 'there was' for singular nouns.

Front

What is the correct form of 'there' for plural nouns?

Back

Use 'there were' for plural nouns.

Front

Fill in the blank: There _________ a cat on the roof.

Back

was

Front

Fill in the blank: There _________ many books on the shelf.

Back

were

Front

What is the negative form of 'there was'?

Back

There wasn't.

Front

What is the negative form of 'there were'?

Back

There weren't.

Front

How do you ask about the existence of plural items?

Back

Use 'Were there...?' for plural items.

Front

How do you ask about the existence of singular items?

Back

Use 'Was there...?' for singular items.

Front

Fill in the blank: ________ there enough chairs for everyone?

Back

Were

Front

Fill in the blank: There _________ a problem with the printer.

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was