Grammar exercises
Write is, are, was or were for an answer.
Example:There is/are/was/were an accident near out house last night.
Answer:was
1) There is/was/were a lot of people skiing today.
2) There was/are/were some money on the table.
3) There is/are/were a new receptionist at the desk.
4) There is/are/was/were not many cold days last winter.
5) Did you know there is/was/are/were a fire in the office last week?
6) There is/are/was not many schools in this area.
7) There is/are/was/were not much I could do yesterday.
8) Is/Was/Were there any nice restaurants by the beach?
9) Is/Are/Was/Were there many cars when you were a boy?
10) When I worked in the supermarket, there is/was/are/were not much time for lunch.
*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.
Solutions and help...
1) were
2) was
3) is
4) were
5) was
6) are
7) was
8) were
9) were
10) was
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