there was / there were

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What does 'there was' mean?

Back

It is used to indicate that a single thing existed in the past.

Front

What does 'there were' mean?

Back

It is used to indicate that multiple things existed in the past.

Front

Use 'there was' in a sentence.

Back

There was a cat in the garden.

Front

Use 'there were' in a sentence.

Back

There were three birds in the tree.

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 if something existed in the past using 'there was'?

Back

Was there a dog in the park?

Front

How do you ask if multiple things existed in the past using 'there were'?

Back

Were there any toys in the box?

Front

Complete the sentence: '............. a book on the shelf.'

Back

There was a book on the shelf.

Front

Complete the sentence: '............. two apples on the table.'

Back

There were two apples on the table.