There Is, There Are: A Grammar Worksheet for Class 4

This Grade 4 worksheet on Using "There Is / There Are" is a thoughtfully designed grammar resource that helps young learners understand one of the most fundamental structures in the English language. Designed specifically for Class 4 students, this worksheet teaches children when to use "there is" for singular nouns and uncountable quantities, and "there are" for plural nouns — a distinction that shapes the accuracy of both spoken and written English. Through five carefully structured and progressively challenging exercises, students build confident, accurate command of this grammar rule across a variety of real-life contexts.

Why Does "There Is / There Are" Matter in Grammar?

Using "there is" and "there are" correctly is an essential grammar skill for Grade 4 learners because:

1. These structures are used constantly in everyday speaking and writing to introduce and describe things around us.
2. Confusing "there is" with "there are" — such as saying "There is many students" instead of "There are many students" — is one of the most common grammar errors at the primary level.
3. Understanding subject-verb agreement through this topic builds a strong foundation for more complex grammar concepts in higher grades.
4. These structures appear regularly in school exams, comprehension passages, and composition tasks throughout the primary years.

What's Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five engaging and skill-building exercises that take students from basic multiple choice selection all the way to paragraph-level writing:

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose the correct form — "there is," "there are," "there was," or "there were" — from three options to complete each sentence. The sentences cover a wide range of everyday contexts including classrooms, gardens, libraries, and roads, helping students apply grammar rules to familiar real-life situations.

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
Students fill in each blank using either "there is" or "there are" based on the noun that follows. With sentences covering topics like parks, trees, homework, and markets, this exercise sharpens students' understanding of singular versus plural agreement in a natural and context-rich way.

Exercise 3 – Match the Following (Picture-Based)
Students match pictures of everyday objects and animals to either "there is" or "there are." Set 1 features pictures of cats, an apple, dogs, a butterfly, and bananas. Set 2 features a ladybug, balls, a chocolate, carrots, and a rose. This visual matching activity makes abstract grammar rules concrete and memorable.

Exercise 4 – Underline the corrects one and circle the incorrect one
Students read ten sentences and underline or circle "there is" or "there are" as it appears in each one. Sentences include a rainbow in the sky, flowers in the garden, milk in a jug, and birds in a tree. This identification exercise trains students to recognize the structure within the natural flow of language.

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing
Students complete a descriptive paragraph about a peaceful neighborhood in Pune by filling in blanks with the correct form — "there is" or "there are." This applied exercise challenges students to use everything they have learned across the worksheet and produce accurate, connected writing in a real-world context.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. c) There are
2. b) There is
3. c) There is
4. a) There are
5. a) There are
6. b) There is 
7. c) There is
8. a) There are
9. b) There is
10. b) There are

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

Exercise 3 – Match the Following (Picture to Phrase)
Set 1:
Cats image → There are cats
Apple image → There is an apple
Rose image → There is a rose
Butterfly image → There is a butterfly
Bananas image → There are many bananas

Set 2:
Ladybug image → There is a ladybug
Balls image → There are two balls
Chocolate image → There is a chocolate
Carrots image → There are three carrots
Dogs image → There are dogs

Exercise 4 – Underline the correct use of ‘there is’ or ’there are’ in each sentences. Circle the incorrect one.
1. Underline → There is
2. Circle → There is
3. Circle → There are
4. Underline → There are
5. Underline → There is
6. Underline → There are
7. Circle → There are
8. Circle → There is
9. Underline → There is
10. Circle → There are

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Sample Answers)
I live in a peaceful neighborhood in Pune. There is a beautiful park near my house where children play. There are many tall trees that provide shade in summer. There is a small temple at the corner of our street. Every morning, there are several people who come for prayers. There is also a library where students study quietly. There are enough books for everyone to read. Near the market, there are some shops selling fresh vegetables. There are a few street vendors who sell tasty snacks. There is much greenery around our colony. There is plenty of space for children to play cricket. On weekends, there are many families who visit the park. There is always some activity happening in our area. I feel lucky because there is everything we need nearby.

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