Spot the Right One: There Is vs There Are for Class 5 

This Grade 5 English worksheet focuses on helping students correctly use “there is” and “there are” in sentences. Through structured and engaging grammar exercises, learners understand how to match singular and plural nouns with the correct verb form, improving both accuracy and confidence in everyday communication.

Why There Is / There Are Matters in Grammar? 

Understanding the correct use of “there is” and “there are” is essential for building clear and grammatically correct sentences. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps distinguish between singular and plural nouns. 
2. It strengthens sentence structure and agreement. 
3. It improves descriptive writing skills. 
4. It builds clarity in both spoken and written English. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build fluency with “there is” and “there are”:

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option (a/b)
Students select the correct sentence using proper singular or plural forms. 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students identify whether the usage of “there is/there are” is correct in each sentence. 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using “there is” or “there are” based on the noun. 

Exercise 4 – Sentence Transformation 
Students rewrite sentences by changing between singular and plural forms correctly. 

Exercise 5 – Passage Completion 
Students fill in blanks in a descriptive classroom passage using the correct form, improving contextual grammar understanding. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option (a/b) 
1. a – There are many books on desk 
2. a – There is a cat near gate 
3. b – There are two buses at stop 
4. b – There is a pen in bag 
5. a – There are many shops here 
6. b – There is one mango left 
7. a – There are three boys playing 
8. b – There is a teacher in class 
9. b – There are many birds here 
10. a – There is one chair free 

Exercise 2 – True or False
1. True 
2. False 
3. False 
4. True 
5. True 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. is 
2. is 
3. are 
4. is 
5. are 
6. are 
7. is 
8. are 
9. is 
10. are 

Exercise 4 – Sentence Transformation 
1. There is one laddu in box. 
2. There is a red bus on road. 
3. There are tall poles near gate. 
4. There are many pencils in pouch. 
5. There is a small temple here. 
6. There is one chair in hall. 
7. There is one bird on tree. 
8. There are houses in the lane. 
9. There are cups on tray. 
10. There are blue kites in sky.

Exercise 5 – Passage Completion
In our classroom, there is a teacher and many students ready for the lesson. On the board, there are some notes written neatly for everyone to read. Near the window, there is a green plant that looks fresh and healthy. During break, there are many children talking happily with their friends. Outside, there is a bus waiting for us near the school gate. In the corner, there is a wooden shelf filled with storybooks and notebooks. On the wall, there are colorful charts that help us learn new topics easily. Near the door, there is a small dustbin to keep the class clean. On the desks, there are many pencils and erasers kept in tidy rows. By the cupboard, there is a bag with lunch boxes kept safely for the day.

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