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19.2 Recognizing and Revising Unusual Word Order and "There is", "There are Constructions

Writers often reverse the usual word order when posing questions or striving for special effects or emphasis. When you encounter such constructions, check the verb form by locating the subject.

For practice with these constructions, take the following quiz.

1 .
There [is/are] thrills for the tourist on safari in Africa. [Hint]

2 .
There [is/are] also danger for those who are careless or unlucky. [Hint]

3 .
Near the tourist lodge [hunts/hunt] a pride of lions [Hint]

4 .
Here [is/are] a whistle and a pair of binoculars for your safari. [Hint]

5 .
[Is/Are] excitement and adventure possible without danger? [Hint]

6 .
Here [is/are] some brave tourists determined to see something other than the usual zebras. [Hint]

7 .
Out of the jungle [storms/storm] a herd of elephants. [Hint]

8 .
There [is/are] the tour guide in a panic, fumbling for keys to the Land Rover. [Hint]

9 .
Here [is/are] the furious mother elephant and her young charging the Land Rover. [Hint]

10 .
From such adventures [springs/spring] stories, if not wisdom. [Hint]

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