there be a variety of

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"there(be)____ a variety of books in bookstore."
I don't know whether it is "is" or "are" filled on the line

[euncu]

"there(be)____ a variety of books in bookstore."
I don't know whether it is "is" or "are" filled on the line

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[buggles]

"there(be)____ a variety of books in bookstore."
I don't know whether it is "is" or "are" filled on the line

Ignore the last part of the sentence.......

There _____ a variety.

That should give you your answer.

buggles (not a teacher)