THERE WAS or THERE WERE?

Complete the sentences with "there was" or "there were" in the affirmative, the negative or the interrogative. Then press "Check".
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... an actor in the restaurant.
... a plastic cup on the table.
-Did you see famous people in the cinema?
-No, ... any famous people.
... many rubber tyres in the garage.
-Did you buy any milk?
-No, ... any milk in the shop.
... any carpets on the floor?
... children in the classroom.
... a lot of people standing on the street?
... a lot of rubbish in the bin?
... a girl playing the piano.

THERE WAS or THERE WERE?

An exercise by Montse Morales for The English Learning Website.