In the past there is/ there was a small table in the hall.
In the past THERE WAS a small table in the hall
What's he doing now?
He's swimming
What's she doing?
She's running
What are they doing?
They're walking
What does he look like?
young
What does he look like?
He's tall
What is he doing now?
He's reading a book
What is she like?
She's friendly
In the present, there is/ there was a lamp in the living room
In the present THERE IS a lamp in the living room
What does he look like?
old
In the present, there is/ there two chairs in the kitchen
In the present THERE ARE two chairs in the kitchen
In the past there are/ there were flowers in my bedroom
In the past THERE WERE flowers in my bedroom.