1. There is a cat on the sofa.
- Question: Is there a cat on the sofa?
- Short answers: Yes, there is. / No, there isn't.
2. There are three books on the desk.
- Question: Are there three books on the desk?
- Short answers: Yes, there are. / No, there aren't.
3. There are five children in the playground.
- Question: Are there five children in the playground?
- Short answers: Yes, there are. / No, there aren't.
4. There is an apple in the basket.
- Question: Is there an apple in the basket?
- Short answers: Yes, there is. / No, there isn't.