III. Употребите правильные формы глагола to be в оборотах There is/ There

Solution:

• The task requires using the correct form of the verb 'to be' with the expressions 'There is' or 'There are'.
• 'There is' is used for singular nouns.
• 'There are' is used for plural nouns.

1) There ... a pencil in the pencil box.

• 'a pencil' is singular.

Answer: There is a pencil in the pencil box.

2) There ...a carpet near the fireplace.

• 'a carpet' is singular.

Answer: There is a carpet near the fireplace.

3) There ... two chairs at the table.

• 'two chairs' is plural.

Answer: There are two chairs at the table.

4) There ...an armchair in the bedroom.

• 'an armchair' is singular.

Answer: There is an armchair in the bedroom.