There be句型

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There be句型
There __ a book,two pens and some rulers on the desk.
应该填is还是 are?为什么呢?

填is啊,there be 句型遵循就近原则嘛.
如果紧跟其后的是单数名词或不可数名词,则be动词用单数,就像你说的那个句子.
如果紧跟其后的是复数名词,则be动词用复数,如:
There are some apples and a pear on the table.