How many shoes were in the suitcase? - There was/were _____
There was 1 shoe in the suitcase.
How many shirts were on the bed? - There were...
There were 5 shirts on the bed
In the suitcase, where was the underwear? - It was under...
It was under the soap.
Was there a picture on the wall?
Yes, there was.
Were there any magazines on the bed?
Yes, there were.
Was there a clock on the table
No, there wasn't.
Was there a bottle on the shelf?
Yes, there was.
What colour was the shirt in the suitcase? - It was...
It was red.
Was there a hat on the bed?
No, there wasn't.
Were there any toothbrushes on the shelf?
No, there weren't