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There Was There Were Exercise

English Grammar Exercise

Last updated: 15/03/2023

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Many English teachersI always emphasize the importance of mastering the usage of "there was" and "there were" in English. These two phrases are commonly used to describe past events or situations, and it's essential to understand their correct usage. This online exercise provides an excellent opportunity to practice the proper usage of "there was" and "there were" in 20 different sentences.

Question 1:

I heard a strange noise last night. I think there _ some animals in the bushes.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 2:

Last week, there _ a big storm that caused a lot of damage.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 3:

I think there _ a fire in the forest last month.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 4:

At the park yesterday, there _ a lot of children playing on the swings.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 5:

When I arrived at the party, there _ a lot of people dancing.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 6:

At the zoo, there _ a family of elephants in the enclosure.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 7:

there _ a beautiful sunset last night.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 8:

When I opened the door, there _ a pile of letters on the floor.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 9:

At the beach, there _ some seashells scattered on the sand.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 10:

In the sky, there _ some birds flying in formation.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 11:

there _ a lot of traffic on the highway this morning.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 12:

there _ some delicious food at the restaurant last night.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 13:

In the museum, there _ some beautiful paintings on display.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 14:

When I woke up, there _ some clouds in the sky.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 15:

When I opened the box, there _ some old photos inside.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 16:

There _ a loud noise coming from the basement.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 17:

I think there _ a good movie on TV last night.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 18:

At the party, there _ some great music playing.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 19:

I think there _ some ghosts in the old house on the hill.

A) was

B) were

1 b

Question 20:

On the street, there _ some colorful flowers in the planters.

A) was

B) were

1 b