Question 8
EasyOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
There is many old books on the top shelf of the cupboard.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
After "there", the verb agrees with the noun that follows. "Many old books" is plural, so it should be "There are".
- Concept
- "There is" and "there are"
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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