In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates ''No Improvement.'
There is a few textbooks I need for the new semester.
A. are a few textbook
B. are few textbooks
C. are a few textbooks
In sentences starting with ‘there is/are’ and ‘here is/are’, the verb used has to agree with what follows since ‘there’ and ‘here’ function as subject fillers. Since it is followed by 'few textbooks' which plural, the verb must be 'plural.'
So option 1 is correct.
Correct sentence:
There are a few textbooks I need for the new semester.