RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Vocabulary Sentences Beginning with There

When helping verbs (is/am/are/was/were) are used, the article 'a/an' is placed after them. However, when 'no' or 'not' comes after these helping verbs, the article 'a/an' is not used. (सहायक क्रियाएँ is/am/are/was/were के बाद article 'a/an' का प्रयोग होता है। लेकिन इन helping verbs (सहायक क्रियाएँ) के बाद no या not आने पर article 'a/an' का प्रयोग नहीं होता है।)

Exercise 1

Complete the following sentences (निम्न वाक्यों की पूर्ति कीजिए)

Question 1. There _______ school in our village.
Answer: There is a school in our village. This indicates the presence of an educational institution in the area.
In simple words: Our village has a school. We use "is a" for one item.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use "is a" for a single countable noun (like 'school'), and "are" for plural nouns, when talking about existence.

Question 2. There _______ five students on the road.
Answer: There are five students on the road. This describes a group of learners present on the pathway.
In simple words: Five students are on the road. We use "are" for many students.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "are" when the noun that follows is plural, like "five students".

Question 3. There _______ no girl on the roof.
Answer: There is no girl on the roof. This means that a female child is not present on the top of the building.
In simple words: No girl is on the roof. We use "is" when talking about the absence of one item.

🎯 Exam Tip: Even with "no", if the noun is singular (like "girl"), use "is". If it were "no girls", you'd use "are".

Question 4. _______ four fans in each classroom.
Answer: There are four fans in each classroom. These fans help to keep the classrooms cool.
In simple words: Each classroom has four fans. We use "are" for more than one fan.

🎯 Exam Tip: Start sentences about existence with "There is" (for singular) or "There are" (for plural).

Question 5. _______ naughty boy in my class.
Answer: There is a naughty boy in my class. This describes one boy who often misbehaves.
In simple words: My class has one naughty boy. We use "is a" for one boy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to include "a" before a singular countable noun like "naughty boy".

Question 6. _______ no peon in this school.
Answer: There is no peon in this school. This means the school does not have a staff member to assist with tasks.
In simple words: This school does not have a peon.

🎯 Exam Tip: Even with "no", use "is" if the noun (like "peon") is singular, referring to the absence of a single person or thing.

Question 7. _______ six wells in my village.
Answer: There are six wells in my village. These wells provide water for the villagers.
In simple words: My village has six wells for water.

🎯 Exam Tip: For multiple items like "six wells", always use "There are".

Question 8. _______ 600 students in my school.
Answer: There are 600 students in my school. This shows the large size of the student body.
In simple words: My school has 600 students.

🎯 Exam Tip: Large numbers like "600 students" clearly indicate plural, so "There are" is the correct choice.

Question 9. _______ office in the school.
Answer: There is an office in the school. An office is usually where administrative work takes place.
In simple words: The school has an office.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound (like "office"), even if it's a singular noun after "There is".

Question 10. _______ many flowers in this garden.
Answer: There are many flowers in this garden. The garden looks beautiful with all these blooms.
In simple words: This garden has many flowers.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Many" always indicates plural, so "There are" is the only option here.

Exercise 2 (Based on the textbook)

Question 1. _______ a Yoga teacher who was giving instructions to others.
Answer: There was a Yoga teacher who was giving instructions to others. She helped people learn different yoga poses.
In simple words: A Yoga teacher was giving instructions to people.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "was" for past events involving a singular subject like "a Yoga teacher".

Question 2. _______ are some bits of paper.
Answer: There are some bits of paper. These small pieces might be left over from an activity.
In simple words: Some small pieces of paper are there.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the verb "are" is already given, the sentence must start with "There".

Question 3. _______ a peacock.
Answer: There is a peacock. This beautiful bird has colourful feathers.
In simple words: A peacock is present.

🎯 Exam Tip: For a single present item like "a peacock", use "There is".

Question 4. _______ was a genie in a magic lamp.
Answer: There was a genie in a magic lamp. This genie would grant wishes to whoever rubbed the lamp.
In simple words: A genie lived inside a magic lamp.

🎯 Exam Tip: When "was" is given, it indicates a past singular subject, so "There" completes the phrase.

Question 5. _______ the blazing sun.
Answer: There is the blazing sun. The sun is shining very brightly and strongly.
In simple words: The sun is shining very hot and bright.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "There is" for unique singular nouns like "the sun".

Question 6. There _______ a little star like a diamond in the sky.
Answer: There is a little star like a diamond in the sky. The star twinkles and looks very pretty.
In simple words: A small star in the sky looks like a diamond.

🎯 Exam Tip: For a singular noun like "a little star", the correct verb to complete "There" is "is".

Question 7. _______ are many children among us who chew tobacco and gutkha.
Answer: There are many children among us who chew tobacco and gutkha. Chewing these items is very harmful to health.
In simple words: Many children chew tobacco and gutkha.

🎯 Exam Tip: When "are" is already present, and the subject is plural ("many children"), "There" is the correct word to start the sentence.

Question 8. _______ is a lake full of water.
Answer: There is a lake full of water. This lake provides water for many purposes.
In simple words: A lake filled with water is present.

🎯 Exam Tip: If "is" is already given, and the subject is singular ("a lake"), then "There" is used to complete the sentence structure.

Question 9. _______ many temples and water bodies inside the Chittorgarh fort.
Answer: There are many temples and water bodies inside the Chittorgarh fort. These structures reflect the rich history and culture of the fort.
In simple words: The Chittorgarh fort has many temples and water areas.

🎯 Exam Tip: For multiple items ("many temples and water bodies"), always use "There are" to indicate their existence.

Question 10. _______ cars, bicycles, boats and aeroplanes in our city.
Answer: There are cars, bicycles, boats and aeroplanes in our city. These are different modes of transport used by people.
In simple words: Our city has many kinds of vehicles like cars, bikes, boats, and planes.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing multiple items, even without the word "many", use "There are" as the items themselves are plural.