Question

A sentence that begins with "there are" can often be improved by ______.
starting the sentence with a filler word or phrase, such as "in fact" or "actually"
rewording the sentence to avoid using this phrase
converting the sentence structure into a singular form and use "it is"
adding an -ing verb to the end of the sentence

Answer 1

Answer: rewording the sentence to avoid using this phrase.

Why: sentences that begin with "There are..." use a weak, empty subject. Recasting the sentence with a clear subject makes it stronger and more direct.

Example:
- Weak: "There are several problems with the proposal."
- Better: "The proposal has several problems."

Note: "There is/are" is acceptable when you need to emphasize existence or introduce new information, but most of the time a direct subject is clearer.