Rule 6. In sentences beginning with here or there, the true subject follows the verb.
Examples:There are four hurdles to jump.
There is a high hurdle to jump.
Here are the keys.
NOTE:
The word there's, a contraction of there is, leads to bad habits in informal sentences like There's a lot of people here today, because it's easier to say "there's" than "there are." Take care never to use there's with a plural subject.
Rule 7. Use a singular verb with distances, periods of time, sums of money, etc., when considered as a unit.
Examples:Three miles is too far to walk.
Five years is the maximum sentence for that offense.
Ten dollars is a high price to pay.
BUT
Ten dollars (i.e., dollar bills) were scattered on the floor.
Question 1
1.
There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag.
Question 2
2.
Now there (is, are) only one left!
Question 3
3.
Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.