There ... a cat hiding behind my car.
was
There ... two small boats near us.
were
It was a big party, there ... many people this time.
were
We were safe, but there ... any boats near us.
weren't
... there a heavy rain where you live? I saw dark clouds.
was
She wanted to sit with me, but there ... no chair for her.
was
What was the weather like? ... there a storm? I heard thunder somewhere far away.
was
There ... a terrible storm yesterday.
was