Understanding 'It' and 'There' Usage

Understanding 'It' and 'There' Usage

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the use of 'there' and 'it' in English. 'There' is used with the verb 'to be' to indicate existence, while 'it' is used for specific things, places, or situations. Examples are provided to illustrate these uses. The video also covers how 'it' is used for weather, time, and distance, and how to form questions with 'there' and 'it'. Additional resources are provided for further learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of 'there' when used with the verb 'to be'?

To describe an action

To show existence

To indicate possession

To express a feeling

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'there' to describe a situation?

There is a big dog outside.

Outside is a big dog there.

The dog is there outside.

It is a big dog outside.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do we use the pronoun 'it'?

To refer to a specific thing, place, or situation

To indicate a location

To express a question

To refer to a general idea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'I like the convertible, it's cool', what does 'it' refer to?

The person

The weather

The road

The convertible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'there' used in the sentence 'I saw a lot of people there'?

To express a feeling

To indicate location

To indicate possession

To show existence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following uses 'it' to describe the weather?

It is a good book.

It is a nice car.

It is a long road.

It was cold yesterday.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'it' refer to in the sentence 'It isn't good to eat too much chocolate'?

The chocolate

The act of eating too much chocolate

The person eating

The time of eating

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which question correctly uses 'there' with the verb 'to be'?

It is a soccer game on TV tonight?

There is a soccer game on TV tonight?

Is it a soccer game on TV tonight?

Is there a soccer game on TV tonight?

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the video tutorial?

To discuss English literature

To provide vocabulary exercises

To explain the use of 'there' and 'it'

To teach advanced grammar