How many plates are there?
There is a plate.
Is this your eraser? (No)
No, it isn't.
There ( is / are ) a turkey.
There is a turkey.
How many candles are there?
There are five candles.
How many pigs are there?
There is a pig.
There ( is / are ) forks.
There are four forks.
Are they sheep?
Yes, they are.
Are they swans?
No, they aren't.
Is this your pencil? (Yes)
Yes, it is.
Are they candles?
Yes, they are.
What are they?
They are goats.
Are they ducks?
No, they aren't.
How many turkeys are there?
There is a turkey.
How many cups are there?
There is a cup.
What are they?
They are chickens.
How many forks are there?
There are four forks.