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There was fireworks vs There were fireworks

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There was fireworks' is incorrect because 'fireworks' is a plural noun, so it should be paired with the plural verb 'were.' 'There were fireworks' is the correct phrase to use when referring to a plural subject like 'fireworks.'

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 10820 views

There was fireworks

This phrase is incorrect. 'Fireworks' is a plural noun, so it should be paired with the plural verb 'were.'

The correct phrase to use when referring to 'fireworks' is 'there were fireworks.'
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... 3074 likes, 18 comments - mrsmcafeeshow on September 8, 2020: "There was fireworks... ".
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... Does anyone know why there was fireworks last night near deane road? At around 11pm last night there were a load of fireworks. I live near ...
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... I did a flight last night around 10:00 pm and there was fireworks near KCLT, I bet it will be earlier around 9:00-10PM EST.
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... ' And I took off running to the back and went out—and there was fireworks going off everywhere in that car.” It happened so quickly that ...
  • 2 days ago ... Todd Mick (@tmicknyc). ...and then there was fireworks. Howard would have loved this dinner.#EatPrayEat2024.
  • Jul 11, 2019 ... After the game, there was fireworks. Lots and lots of fireworks. It was a glorious experience. I have never see so many fireworks in my life ...
  • Jul 5, 2020 ... There was fireworks. Nobody gave a shit. The dog was already fed her tranquilizers, so she didn't care either. People have been on this damn ...
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... I did not particularly enjoy this because apparently they do it in layers so there was fireworks in front of and behind me. So in order to ...
  • Jul 1, 2023 ... ... there was fireworks really close to · img. logo. JoanneA99. Pet Specialist. 783 Satisfied Customers. Show more. I am looking to see if my dog ...

Alternatives:

  • there were fireworks

There were fireworks

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a plural subject like 'fireworks.'

Use 'there were fireworks' when talking about a plural subject, such as 'fireworks.'
  • Dec 23, 2021 ... Opened the present. There were fireworks inside… ah.
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... 3508 likes, 502 comments - thomthomclub on September 17, 2024: "My mind is racing — there were fireworks outside my window last night ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... Wondering why there were fireworks last night at the Midway? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote
  • Jun 24, 2013 ... And then there were fireworks ... Image: We celebrate our 4th of July a little early in Winona, MN. I think it's because we don't like to compete ...
  • 7 days ago ... Does Pittsburgh and surrounding areas need a reason for fireworks? When I first moved here there were fireworks - official type ones - all the ...
  • Jun 28, 2019 ... But there were fireworks flashing Thunder clapping, big waves crashing on the shore There were church bells ringing and angels singing All ...
  • Apr 10, 2019 ... There were fireworks above the 4-4 Caldari Assembly Plant last night that lasted half an hour or so. Is this a regular thing or were people celebrating ...
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... Jesse Hagen (@jhagen34). 1 Reply. 7 Likes. There were fireworks going off in Queens last night. I'm with you that the city as a whole feels ...
  • Jul 10, 2017 ... People were shooting more guns than there were fireworks. Later, on Sunday morning, I was getting ready to go to a Royals game. KC Mothers ...
  • For perhaps ten years, on the evening before every Fourth of July, there were fireworks over Boston Harbor synchronized with Handel's “Royal Hymn to Fireworks.

Alternatives:

  • there were many fireworks
  • fireworks were there
  • fireworks were displayed
  • fireworks lit up the sky
  • fireworks filled the air

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