There is...

 

Pattern:

 

There + is       +Object + time or location

            are

            was

            were

 

Examples:

 

There is a pen on the table.

There are some flowers in the garden.

There was a party last night at Tim's house.

There were 6 Russians at the event.

There were a lot of rumours about his affairs.

There was a strange man sitting by the school.

There are not many places to eat if you are a vegetarian.

There isn't a park near here.

There wasn't a gas station for 100 miles.

There weren't many teachers at the meeting.

 

Complete the following sentences:

There are....

There is...

There was....

There were....

 

Fill in the blank:

1. There are many __________ in the _________.

2. There is a _________ on the _______ and it is ________.

3. There was a _________ last night.

4. There ___ so many people at the _______ last night.

5. There ___ a dog by his ______.

6. There ____ some ________ coming later today.

7. There wasn't _________ to put my things.

8. There ________ enough time to finish.

9. Is there a _________________?

10. He said there ____ a full moon ____________.