There to be: Existence and Non-existence Quiz
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What is the correct affirmative form when using 'there' for a singular subject?

  • There was a giant panda bear on TV now.
  • There are a giant panda bear on TV now.
  • There is not a giant panda bear on TV now.
  • There is a giant panda bear on TV now. (correct)
  • Which option correctly represents a negative form for plural subjects?

  • There isn't five children watching TV.
  • There are not five children watching TV.
  • There aren't five children watching TV. (correct)
  • There is not five children watching TV.
  • What is the correct interrogative form for asking about a singular subject?

  • Are there a giant panda bear on TV now?
  • Are there giant panda bear on TV now?
  • Is there a giant panda bears on TV now?
  • Is there a giant panda bear on TV now? (correct)
  • Which option represents the correct short answer for a negative statement about plural subjects?

    <p>No, there aren't.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the statement 'There are three manatees in the picture', which of the following is true?

    <p>This statement is false; there are two manatees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    There to be

    • "There to be" is used to express existence or non-existence of something.
    • Singular form: "There is" is used when referring to one thing.
    • Plural form: "There are" is used when referring to two or more things.
    • Affirmative sentences state that something exists.
    • Negative sentences state that something does not exist.
    • Interrogative sentences ask if something exists.
    • Short answers provide brief responses to questions using "Yes, there is/are" or "No, there isn't/aren't".

    Practice Activities

    • The task involves analyzing pictures and determining the truthfulness of statements about their content.
    • The "There to be" structure is applied to describe the presence or absence of animals in different environments.
    • False statements are corrected by modifying the number of animals mentioned.

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    This quiz focuses on the use of the phrase 'There to be' to discuss existence in English. It covers singular and plural forms, affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences, along with short responses. Practice activities involve analyzing images and correcting statements based on the presence or absence of animals.

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